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US’ 1-MW nuclear microreactor transportable by land, sea, air to be deployed at weapon station

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US’ 1-MW nuclear microreactor transportable by land, sea, air to be deployed at weapon station

A California-based company’s microreactor has been selected by the U.S. Navy for deployment at Naval Weapons Station Crane, Indiana. Radiant’s Kaleidos microreactor — a factory-built, transportable 1-megawatt microreactor transportable by land, sea, or air — has been selected for the deployment.

“There is not an organization in the world with more experience in nuclear power than the U.S. Navy,” said Tori Shivanandan, President and Chief Operating Officer of Radiant.

“We are honored to be selected by the U.S. Navy for this important work and we thank the Navy and the Army’s Dr. Waksman for their confidence in Radiant to deliver reliable, resilient nuclear power wherever their mission demands. Our mission of Atoms for Prosperity is today strengthened by the support of the Navy and the State of Indiana.”

The Navy’s selection marks another major milestone in Radiant’s drive to bring transportable nuclear power to military and commercial customers. Radiant is the only nuclear company partnered with the Army, Navy and Air Force, underscoring military confidence in Kaleidos and Radiant’s ability to deliver mission-ready nuclear power.

“The Department of War is actively breaking down the barriers that have prevented deployment of nuclear reactors,” said Mike Dodd, Assistant Secretary of War for Critical Technologies. “The selection of Radiant for NWS Crane represents a critical acceleration in our mission. We are not just investing in technology; we are leveraging vital commercial capabilities to deliver an immediate, asymmetric advantage directly to the warfighter.”

The company revealed that plug-in ready, Kaleidos reactor provides up to five years of power before refueling across a twenty year life.


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