First-of-its-kind mission: US airlifts next-gen nuclear reactor on C-17 aircraft

2026-02-16 - 06:35

The United States successfully airlifted a miniature nuclear reactor for the first time using a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft as part of Operation Windlord. This marks a significant step in rapidly deployable nuclear energy systems, aiming to enhance energy security for military bases and strengthen national security.