The Office of Naval Research Global
Abstract
Supports the Office of Naval Research (ONR) Global mission to serve as the preeminent external facilitator for the Naval Research Enterprise. This is accomplished by establishing quality, relevant connections between the international research and development community, Naval fleet/forces, DOD, other US Government agencies and international partners. Science Advisors (SA) This effort ensures that the operational Naval fleet/force help shape the DON investment in science and technology (S&T), develops teaming relationships to rapidly prototype, experiment, demonstrate and transition technology, supports development of technology-based capability options for Naval forces, and enables warfighting innovations based on technical and conceptual possibilities. The SA Program also informs capability-based war games using current and future technology to identify future capability strengths and shortfalls that assist in shaping the DON investment strategy. The ONR Global SA Program enables continuous communication and collaboration between the warfighters, the Naval Research & Development Enterprise, and strategic development commands. International science The ONR Global mission is also accomplished through PhD-level scientists located in Asia, Europe and South America, providing coverage in these regions as well as Africa, Australia/New Zealand and the Middle East. ONR Global scientists actively search the globe for emerging scientific research and promising technologies, collaborating with international organizations and researchers through liaison visits and grants in innovative applied research. The direct impact of this investment is to leverage international research during increasingly dynamic global interdependence and improve the ability to solve DON S&T challenges through shared knowledge and technologies with partners. In addition, this investment builds global S&T awareness to reduce the risk of potential technological surprise, and supports theater security cooperation goals to sustain cooperative relationships with an expanding set of international partners. International engagement ONR Global also supports international engagement with partner nations through the development and maintenance of bilateral and multilateral relationships, international agreements, and other activities that promote RDT&E collaboration and interoperability.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- e6cb0386f07108290bd2faa510d8aee2