The United States Department of Defense has launched a new initiative to deploy small, advanced nuclear reactors to power military bases independently. The goal is to ensure that critical installations remain fully operational even if civilian power grids are disrupted during conflict, cyberattacks, or natural disasters. Rather than relying on large traditional reactors, the plan focuses on microreactors and small modular reactors (SMRs) that can deliver reliable electricity for years without re

10K views · 23 reactions | A group of panelists discusses what the rest of 2021 is looking like for the Department of Defense and future decisions the organization will need to make. Among the topics discussed: the United States' presence in Afghanistan, the defense budget and the winner of this year's Army/Navy college football game. | Military Times | Facebook