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Naval Technology Could be a Lifesaver

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a handheld hematoma detection device sponsored by the Office of Naval Research

December 21, 2011

ONR Award Ceremony Recognizes Achievements and Service of Four Navy Employees

The Office of Naval Research recognized four outstanding naval employees July 19, 2011.

July 19, 2011

Cool Capabilities: Sea Hunter, Tern on Display at Sea-Air-Space

Advanced software that can transform existing medium-sized vessels into unmanned ships able to autonomously complete naval missions. A four-legged, bio-inspired robot that can perform reconnaissance or dispose of explosives safely. A drone that merges the flying capabilities of a helicopter and airplane. All will be showcased to the public during the 2017 Sea-Air-Space Exposition.

March 21, 2017

Underwater Defense: New Ways to Protect Divers in the Deep

The Office of Naval Research is sponsoring new research that may protect Navy divers from the underwater threat of oxygen toxicity.

October 26, 2017

Sound Off! The Navy, Hearing Protection and Mobile Devices

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is sponsoring the development of a new app to help warfighters learn about hearing protection on their mobile Android devices.

January 31, 2017

Enhanced Energy: ONR Global Seeks More Powerful Electronic Devices

Groundbreaking energy research from the United Arab Emirates, sponsored by the Office of Naval Research Global, is the focus of an article published this week in the acclaimed Nature Magazine journal “Scientific Reports.”

December 22, 2016

Ocean Explorer: ONR Welcomes New Research Ship to Navy's Ranks

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) recently welcomed the U.S. Navy’s newest research vessel—R/V Sally Ride—for oceanographic research.

July 14, 2016

STEM Showcase: DoN Promotes Student Outreach at Navy League STEM Expo

Science and technology enthusiasts were treated to a day of educational fun at the Navy League STEM Expo at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.

August 04, 2021

Hurricane Hero: EMILY Vehicle a Successful Partnership between Navy, Industry

In September 2019, EMILY—officially known as the Emergency Integrated Lifesaving Lanyard—operated in the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian. An unmanned surface vehicle, EMILY helped disaster responders deliver medicine and other needed supplies.

October 03, 2019

Theoretical to Tactical: Veterans Turn Research into Naval Innovation

NEPTUNE 2.0 will launch in early 2020—providing new research grants to universities to align naval and national defense strategy requirements with campus laboratory capabilities. NEPTUNE sponsors university research, which enables military students (veterans and active duty) to connect education with entrepreneurial practice—developing technology for defense and commercial applications.

November 18, 2019