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Defense Department to install 'micro' nuclear reactor at Crane
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Fusion42 · 10 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. Defense Department will install a micro nuclear reactor at the Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center in Indiana to provide clean, reliable, and resilient power for military operations.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Defense Tech, and 5 sources have reported it.
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The deployment of micro nuclear reactors opens a new pathway for stable, on-site power in military installations, creating opportunities for tech founders in defence energy solutions and secure grid alternatives.
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5 sources · 9 Sep 2026
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