The Department of the Navy has long championed the importance of science and technology to achieve and maintain our maritime superiority as well as increase the affordability of our naval systems. 75th Anniversary this year. Together, ONR and NRL have pursued unique research opportunities that are critically important to the capability and affordability of the high tech Revolution in Military Affairs envisioned by the Quadrennial Defense Review.
Basic research is our long term investment in the future.
During the last year, many of our basic research investments had important and global implications including a Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry, the discovery of the atom laser, and a new anti-rejection treatment for transplant recipients. We must remember that the superior technology we enjoy today was built on a foundation of basic research laid years ago. Demonstrating specific technologies for Naval systems. Our flagship programs are realistic demonstrations of promising technologies. They focus on high payoff, risk- reducing technologies and are excellent vehicles for showing the results of years of patient, painstaking research.