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DoW Announces Navy's First Microreactor Deployment
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Fusion42 · 10 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Department of War announced plans to install the US Navy's first advanced nuclear Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) at Naval Weapons Station Crane in Indiana by September 2028, enhancing resilient, independent power for critical defense operations while strengthening the domestic nuclear supply chain and workforce.
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You must recognise that the Pentagon is now prioritising independent nuclear energy for base resilience. If your product or service supports microreactors or defence energy reliability, the Navy at Crane is a concrete opportunity to engage soon.
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