Center for Naval Analyses

Divisions

Research spans the spectrum of warfighting, from combined operations with allies to cyber, intelligence and special operations.

Operational Warfighting

Conducts quantitative analyses of weapons, sensors, networks and systems — and the tactics for mission success.

Systems, Tactics, and Force Development

Economic analysis helps military leaders make their people, budgets and assets more effective and efficient to maximize readiness.

Resources and Force Readiness

Predictive analytics and machine learning algorithms to optimize outcomes for the Dept. of the Navy. Data science for the Navy's Performance to Plan.

Expertise in military operations, regions and languages informs decisions and strategies critical to national security.

Strategy, Policy, Plans, and Programs

Washington’s largest non-governmental research group on Asian security has provided insights for U.S. government leaders since 1998.

China and Indo-Pacific Security Affairs

Special Programs

Oversees exercise support and CNA’s unique Field Program, which deploys analysts long-term to commands around the world.

Operations Evaluation Group

Manages support to the Marine Corps at CNA headquarters, at key commands and in all major exercises and operations involving Marines.

Marine Corps Program

Brings a deep and regional understanding of operations to issues facing special ops forces, including exercises, workforce, security and infrastructure.

Special Operations Research Program

Provides objective analysis grounded in a deep understanding of military operations for cyberspace, cybersecurity, and cyber workforce management.

Cyber Research Program

CNA embeds an elite corps of analysts within the Department of the Navy; “OPNAV CNA Analysts” support the Chief of Naval Operations.

Scientific Analysts