U.S. Air Force: Microreactor Pilot Reaches Major Project Milestone

U.S. Air Force: microreactor pilot reaches major project milestone

“This microreactor pilot could position Alaska and the nation at the forefront of energy innovation – leading us to a new era of safe, secure, and reliable energy,” said Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink. “It has the potential to shape future approaches to powering national security infrastructure, especially in the Arctic—where energy reliability is vital in the face of evolving threats.”     This initiative is rooted in key legislative and…

Air Force Moves Ahead with Military's First Microreactor

The military’s first commercial microreactor moved a step closer to reality on June 11, when the Air Force announced it plans to award a contract for the technology to Oklo, a nuclear-energy company. Under the forthcoming contract, Oklo would build and operate a 5-megawatt microreactor at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, home of the 354th Fighter Wing. Oklo will own the reactor while the Air Force buys the power it generates. The service will ha…

Microreactor Reaches Major Project Milestone

Open the article to view the coverage from MilitarySpot.com