US Army Launches Programme To Deploy Military Microreactor By End Of September 2028
Janus Program is a response to president Trump’s recent executive order
Project Pele
Work Begins To Fabricate Reactor Core For US Defence Department’s Pele Microreactor
1.5-MW plant expected to begin producing electricity in 2028
Eight Companies Qualify For Awards Under US Military Microreactor Project
Department of Defense wants to tap into commercial sector’s ‘rapid advancements in this area’
Microreactors / US Breaks Ground On Transportable Nuclear Power Plant At Idaho Lab Site
Transportable reactors could meet demand for reliable power for critical defence operations
Microreactors / US Defence Department Awards ‘Project Pele’ Contract To X-Energy
Plant would be used in isolated environments, including islands or the arctic
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