Army Janus Program
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microreactorsAntares Secures BWXT Fuel Agreement, Advances DOE Review for Electricity-Producing Mark-1
Antares Nuclear has secured a multi-year agreement with BWX Technologies (BWXT) for advanced nuclear fuel fabrication and received initial Department of Energy (DOE) safety approval for its Mark-1 microreactor, advancing two key requirements for the company’s planned transition from reactor testing to electricity production and military deployments. The Torrance, California–based developer announced on Oct. 27 […]
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Research and DevelopmentNRC Finalizes Rule Allowing Reactor Applicants to Use DOE, DOW Demonstration Data
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on Oct. 22 finalized a rule that allows commercial nuclear reactor applicants to use analyses, test data, and other technical evidence from reactor demonstrations previously authorized by the Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of War (DOW) to support license applications. The measure establishes a more direct means of incorporating […]