Experimentation and Analysis
Abstract
Office of Naval Research Global (ONR Global) supports the basic research portion of the Department of the Navy (DON) science and technology (S&T) portfolio, by exploring science and technology research activities being conducted by scientists and universities outside of the United States. These basic research concepts have gone forward to become the foundation for new innovative technologies and future capabilities for naval warfighters. ONR Global's mission is to obtain, coordinate, and make available world-wide scientific information, to provide Global Technology Awareness; serve as an avenue for experimentation and analysis in support of transitioning basic research; provide rapid-prototyping solutions to problems submitted by Sailors and Marines world-wide; and to work closely with our unparalleled network of allies and partners to support the strategy of integrated deterrence across the globe. This project unit supports higher guidance defined by the National Defense Strategy and responds to requirements identified by the Secretary of the Navy through research priorities set by the Chief of Naval Research, coordinated across the Naval Research Enterprise (NRE), and outlined in the Naval R&D Framework. Research activities support long-term investments as outlined in an S&T Strategic Plan. The basic research conducted within this project activity supports areas of traditional, unique and emerging naval need to help ensure naval operational readiness and unsurpassed warfighting capabilities in the maritime domain. The basic research conducted within this project unit is expected to be at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 1 (basic principles observed and reported) up to TRL 2 (technology concept and/or application formulation). DRS basic research (BA1) results provide the foundation for later applied research (BA2) and advanced technology development (BA3) solution options for the Navy and Marine Corps. ONR Global S&T research follows the trend of other DRS activities by advancing aspects of applied research and technology development that are developed into solutions for Navy and Marine Corps technical challenges via the Future Naval Capabilities (FNCs) pipeline, and new capability options for the future via the Innovative Naval Prototypes (INPs) portfolio. Just as today's Sailors and Marines are enabled by past naval S&T investments, current investments hedge against uncertainty, providing the scientific basis for near-term solutions to commanders today and options for an unknown future.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 1099_0601153N_1_1319_PB_2025
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