Trump Nuclear Energy
Energy Secretary Chris Wright, center, and Under Secretary of Defense Michael Duffey, left, listen as Isaiah Taylor, CEO of Valar Atomics, discusses a microreactor developed by Valar to generate nuclear power for the military and commercial customers, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in-flight, on board a C-17.
As featured on
The Pentagon and the Energy Department have airlifted a small nuclear reactor from California to Utah, demonstrating what they say is the potential for the U.S. to quickly deploy nuclear power for military and civilian use. The nearly 700-mile flight transported a 5-megawatt microreactor — without nuclear fuel. Officials say it could help meet skyrocketing demand for power from artificial intelligence and data centers, as well as for use by the military. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and other officials traveled with the privately built reactor. Skeptics warn that nuclear energy poses risks and say microreactors may not be safe or feasible and have not proved they can meet demand for a reasonable price.
