Pentagon and Energy Department Test Rapid Microreactor Deployment
The United States has achieved a landmark in advanced nuclear logistics by conducting its first-ever aerial transport of a micro nuclear reactor aboard a military cargo aircraft. The Departments of Energy and Defense jointly airlifted the Ward microreactor, developed by Valar Atomics, from California to Hill Air Force Base in Utah using a C-17 Globemaster III. The reactor was transported without nuclear fuel, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory protocols.
Month: Current Affairs - Feb 16, 2026
Category: International Security | Science