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Naval Research Laboratory

About NRL

NRL is the corporate research laboratory for the Navy and Marine Corps and conducts a broad program of scientific research, technology and advanced development. NRL has served the Navy and the nation for over 85 years and continues to meet the complex technological challenges of today's world.

85 Years of Innovation
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July 15, 2010
NRL's Microwave Imager/Sounder (MIS) program successfully passed a major milestone with the completion of the Preliminary Design Review on April 6-8, 2010.
July 8, 2010
Diversity/Careers in Engineering & Information Technology magazine has named NRL a "Best Diversity Company 2010" based on a reader's choice survey. During March and April 2010, magazine readers and website visitors were asked to identify the corporations, government agencies and other organizations that do the best work in diversity.
July 7, 2010
Observations from NASA's twin Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory (STEREO) spacecraft have allowed NRL scientists to see recent solar activity that may have produced the first casualty of the new solar cycle #24.
July 1, 2010
Scientists at NRL have developed new laser-machining techniques for radiation detectors.
June 26, 2010
Developing devices to detect, deceive and otherwise jam enemy radar, Howard Lorenzen earned the distinction as the Father of Electronic Warfare, a revelation that made evident the importance of electronic countermeasures in Naval operations