The Office of Naval Research seeks white papers for FY27 Applied Research projects to advance communications and networking for naval, joint, and coalition forces. The goal is to develop technologies enhancing end-to-end connectivity and quality-of-service for mission-critical information exchange. Focus areas include long-range VHF-band data links, compact electronically-steered apertures for higher frequencies, low-probability-of-detection communications, distributed network control, and network behavior prediction. Innovative ideas outside these focus areas but relevant to Navy/Marine Corps communications are also welcome. No specific budget amounts or performance location are mentioned.