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

Associated Press (AP)EN 6 min read 100% complete by By  MATTHEW DALYFebruary 21, 2026 at 02:53 PM
US military airlifts small reactor as Trump pushes to quickly deploy nuclear power
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On February 15, 2026, the US military airlifted a microreactor, developed by Valar Atomics, from March Air Reserve Base in California to Hill Air Force Base in Utah. The reactor, transported without nuclear fuel, is intended for potential military and commercial use under a push from the Trump administration to quickly deploy nuclear power. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Utah Governor Spencer Cox were present at events surrounding the transportation. Wright discussed the project at press conferences in both California and Utah, while Valar Atomics CEO Isaiah Taylor explained the microreactor's capabilities. The initiative reflects a broader effort to advance nuclear energy technology.

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California ×250% Utah ×460% Michael Duffey 60% Spencer Cox ×260% Donald Trump 70% March Air Reserve Base ×470% Hill Air Force Base ×370% United States Military 80% Isaiah Taylor ×280% Chris Wright ×790% Valar Atomics ×590%

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nuclear power 90% microreactor 80% us military 70% airlift 60% valar atomics 60% c-17 aircraft 50% energy secretary 50% deployment 40%

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