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A product of ONR's TechSolutions program, Solid State Lighting is one of several rapid-response technologies created using recommendations and suggestions from Navy and Marine Corps personnel.

Collective maritime endeavors against piracy, smuggling, terrorism, weapons proliferation and other threats present unique technology challenges for Sailors, Marines and allies – but they also serve as catalysts for cooperation on science and technology (S&T) solutions, resulting in a growing number of partnerships worldwide.

In a wind tunnel in Hampton, Virginia , on the 30th of May this year, a new kind of cruise missile engine, called a scramjet, was fired up. Just like any other cruise missile engine, it used conventional liquid hydrocarbon fuel, but this one was a mite different. In simulated hypersonic conditions...

The DoN Technology Transfer Program Office, located at the Office of Naval Research, recently hosted an event geared toward strengthening partnerships among government, industry and academia.

The Office of Naval Research participated in Modern Day Marine, held April 30-May 2 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Modern Day Marine is the largest military equipment, systems, services and technology exposition exclusively targeted to the Marine Corps.

Developed in partnership with Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and Coda Octopus, the Divers Augmented Vision Display (DAVD) system — which enables divers to better operate in inhospitable underwater environments — was recently applied to efforts to preserve the area around the USS Arizona Memorial.

In February 2022, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) Global and Royal Air Force (RAF) Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO) conducted the first-ever drone flight using synthetic kerosene.

The Department of the Navy’s chief of naval research will appear on a Fox News program Nov. 9.

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The Office of Naval Research (ONR) Global, ONR’s international arm, welcomed new leadership today, as Capt. Andy “Big Tuna” Berner was sworn in as the new ONR Global commanding officer during a ceremony at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. Berner takes over for Capt. Matthew Farr. Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Kurt Rothenhaus served as presiding officer of the change-of-command ceremony, as well as presenter of awards. “Learning from our partners and allies around the globe is critical to our mission of innovating for the Sailors and Marines we have the privilege of serving,” said Rothenhaus. “Thanks to the partnerships initiated by ONR Global, our Sailors and Marines have access to the latest naval research and development from around the world.” The mission of ONR Global is to strengthen the Department of the Navy’s partnerships with strategic allies around the world. The command’s origins began 80 years ago in London, England, its current headquarters. Through educational outreach, research sponsorships and collaboration with allied fleets/force commands, ONR Global is addressing the current and future needs of Sailors and Marines by cultivating, sponsoring and discovering innovation at home and abroad.