US military airlifts small reactor as Trump pushes to quickl

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US military airlifts small reactor as Trump pushes to quickly deploy nuclear power

February 21, 2026 - The Associated Press

EXCERPT: "HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — The Pentagon and the Energy Department for the first time airlifted a small nuclear reactor from California to Utah, demonstrating what they say is U.S. potential to quickly deploy nuclear power for military and civilian use.

The nearly 700-mile flight last weekend — which transported a 5-megawatt microreactor without nuclear fuel — highlights the Trump administration's drive to promote nuclear energy to help meet skyrocketing demand for power from artificial intelligence and data centers, as well for use by the military. . . . ."

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