Nuclear-powered ship design with dual molten salt reactors wins appro…

The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved a naval ship design featuring dual molten salt reactors, clearing a regulatory path for advanced nuclear propulsion in maritime vessels. This represents the first major regulatory greenlight for next-generation reactor technology in naval applications. If you supply cooling systems, materials, or instrumentation for compact reactors, the US Navy just became a customer. NRC approval means years of design work convert to procurement—the window to be a qualified vendor closes fast.