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The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is an organization within the United States Department of the Navy that coordinates, executes, and promotes the science and technology programs of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps through schools, universities, government laboratories, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations. Founded in 1946, the ONR provides the technological edge necessary for naval superiority by pioneering advances in a wide array of fields including oceanography, engineering, electronics, and materials science. The office supports a broad spectrum of research, from basic scientific investigations to applied research and advanced technological development. ONR’s efforts are crucial in developing new and enhanced naval capabilities, and its research endeavors cover everything from improving cybersecurity defenses to pioneering futuristic technologies like directed energy weapons and autonomous underwater vehicles.