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DIU Selects Eight Possible Companies for Advanced Microreactor Program

Sarah Salem

Tuesday, April 15th, 2025

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The Defense Innovation Unit announced April 10 next steps in its Advanced Nuclear Power for Installations program to deploy microreactor nuclear systems for power reliability at select military locations. The companies selected are: Antares Nuclear; BWXT Advanced Technologies [BWXT]; General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems; Kairos Power; Oklo; Radiant Industries Incorporated; Westinghouse Government Services; and X-energy These companies are “eligible” to receive contracts for the program for “commercially available dual use microreactor technology,” according to the press release. The Advanced Nuclear Power…

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