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Defense Department announces Navy's first advanced nuclear microreactor deployment
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Fusion42 · 11 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. Department of Defense announced the deployment of the Navy's first advanced nuclear micro modular reactor (MMR) at Naval Weapons Station Crane in Indiana by September 2028, aiming to provide resilient, independent power for critical defense operations and strengthen the US nuclear supply chain.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Defense Tech, and 2 sources have reported it between 10 Sep 2026 and 11 Sep 2026.
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You face a new defence energy market opening as the Pentagon backs resilient micro nuclear reactors. This creates a clear demand path for companies supplying reactor components, power management, and military-grade grid security.
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2 sources · first reported 10 Sep 2026 · latest 11 Sep 2026
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