There’s no lack of significant protection bargains awarded by the US Section of Defense, but the $40 million deal for micro-reactors surely stands out, as it hides security threats and raises doubts around its economic efficiency.
The nuclear system that the DoD strategists want need to have the capacity to be safely and securely and rapidly transported by street, rail, sea or air (sic!) as perfectly as quickly set up and shut down. The project split amongst 3 firms — BWX Systems, Westinghouse Governing administration Expert services and X-strength — calls for a “safe, mobile and advanced nuclear micro-reactor.”
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