Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 22
US Air Force Picks Firms to Deploy Nuclear Microreactors at Key Bases
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 22

US Air Force Picks Firms to Deploy Nuclear Microreactors at Key Bases

2 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 22
  • The US Air Force has selected three companies to install nuclear microreactors at military bases in Colorado, Texas, and Montana.
  • Radiant Industries, Antares Nuclear, and Westinghouse Electric will develop and operate the reactors, with initial systems expected by 2028.
  • The initiative aims to enhance energy resilience and security for critical national security missions as electricity demand rises.
Will the Army's Project Pele beat the Air Force in the race to deploy a modern military microreactor?
Beyond military bases, could these portable nuclear reactors one day power American cities during disasters?
How will the military handle the nuclear waste generated at bases located near major US cities?
With new regulations in place, is America on the verge of a commercial microreactor boom?
As mini-reactors go mobile, what prevents them from becoming high-value targets for adversaries?
Can transportable reactors truly operate safely for years without refueling, as developers claim?