US EditionUS military airlifts small reactor as Trump pushes to quickly deploy nuclear power
The 5MW microreactor can power 5,000 homes and aims to fast-track commercial licensing to enhance energy security and military readiness, officials said.
- The U.S. military airlifted a small nuclear reactor from California to Utah, demonstrating the potential to quickly deploy nuclear power.
- Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Undersecretary of Defense Michael Duffey hailed the flight as a breakthrough for fast-tracking commercial licensing of microreactors.
- The reactor transported can generate 5 megawatts of electricity, enough to power 5,000 homes, but some safety concerns remain unaddressed, according to experts.
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U.S. military airlifts small reactor for the first time as Trump pushes to quickly deploy nuclear power
The Pentagon and the Energy Department for the first time airlifted a small nuclear reactor from California to Utah, demonstrating what they say is the U.S. potential to quickly deploy nuclear power for military and civilian use.
U.S. military airlifts small reactor as Trump pushes to quickly deploy nuclear power
HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — The Pentagon and the Energy Department for the first time airlifted a small nuclear reactor from California to Utah, demonstrating what they say is U.S. potential to quickly deploy nuclear power for military and civilian use.
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US military airlifts small reactor as Trump pushes to quickly deploy nuclear power
The Pentagon and the Energy Department have airlifted a small nuclear reactor from California to Utah, demonstrating what they say is potential for the U.S. to quickly deploy nuclear power for military and civilian use.
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