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Office of Naval Research
Operating Status: Operating
ONR, a U.S. Navy department, fosters scientific research for naval power and national security, collaborating with various entities.
Founded
1946
Location
Arlington, VA, US
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is an organization within the U.S. Department of the Navy, established in 1946. Its mission is to plan, foster, and encourage scientific research to maintain future naval power and national security. ONR funds and collaborates with schools, universities, government labs, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations, focusing on science and technology programs for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.
ONR has made significant contributions to naval technology and national security through its extensive research initiatives. With global offices in Santiago, Sao Paulo, London, Prague, Singapore, and Tokyo, ONR fosters international collaboration. Key figures include the U.S. Secretary of the Navy and Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Kurt Rothenhaus.