Pentagon Airlifts Microreactor Demonstrating Rapid Deployment
The Pentagon and Energy Department on Feb. 15, 2026, airlifted a 5-megawatt microreactor without fuel from California to Hill Air Force Base in Utah, officials said. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Undersecretary of Defense Michael Duffey called the roughly 700-mile C-17 flight a breakthrough to fast-track commercial licensing and enable rapid nuclear power deployment for military bases and data centers.
Scoring Rationale
Official, novel demonstration with industry implications; limited technical and safety details constrain immediate adoption and economic assessment.
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