Manufacturing Tech

Abstract

The Office of Naval Research's (ONR) mission is to foster scientific research for the advancement of naval power. This work does not stop at the laboratory. Delivery of breakthrough capability often requires new technologies in manufacturing and supply chains of national security. The Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) Program is intended to improve the productivity and responsiveness of the U.S. defense industrial base by funding the development, optimization, and transition of enabling manufacturing technologies to key naval suppliers. In general, investments transition emerging Science and Technology (S&T) results to acquisition programs; improve industrial capabilities in production, maintenance, repair and industrial base responsiveness; and advance manufacturing technology to reduce cost, improve performance, and responsiveness. Currently, the ManTech Program is focused on affordability improvements for specific key acquisition platforms as defined in the Navy ManTech Investment Strategy. Key platforms currently targeted include: VIRGINIA Class submarine (VCS)/COLUMBIA Class submarine (CLB), DDG 51 Class destroyer, CVN 78 Class carrier, FFG 62 Class frigate, and F-35 Lightning II aircraft. Through its affordability efforts, ManTech helps these Navy programs achieve their respective affordability goals by transitioning developed manufacturing technology which, when implemented, results in needed cost reduction or cost avoidance. In addition to addressing affordability for key naval platforms, ManTech also addresses manufacturing technology to aid in capability acceleration to the fleet.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2024
• Source ID: 1050_0603680N_3_1319_PB_2024

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• Defense Technology Research and Development.
• Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies