# Project Pele

Type: Product

Source: Climate Intelligence Brief — https://getclimatebrief.com/entity/project-pele-product
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## Timeline

- **2026-09-01**: Field Testing — Expected commencement of full-scale operational testing at a remote military installation.
- **2026-02-21**: Successful Airlift — US military demonstrates the ability to transport a microreactor via cargo aircraft.
- **2025-11-15**: Safety Validation — Initial safety and containment testing completed at Idaho National Laboratory.
- **2022-06-01**: Project Pele Contracts — DoD awards contracts to BWXT and X-energy to design mobile microreactors.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### BWXT and Kratos Q4 Results Signal Surge in Nuclear and Defense Energy Demand
2026-02-24 02:28:15 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

BWXT reported a record 85% surge in commercial nuclear backlog, while Kratos achieved 20% organic revenue growth, highlighting a massive shift toward high-density power and advanced propulsion technologies. These results underscore the growing 'Defense-Energy Nexus' as industrial and government sectors commit capital to next-generation reactor and turbine systems.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/bwxt-kratos-q4-2025-earnings-nuclear-defense-energy

### US Military Airlifts Microreactor as Trump Accelerates Nuclear Deployment
2026-02-21 20:31:22 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 7

The US military has successfully completed a first-of-its-kind airlift of a micro-nuclear reactor, signaling a major shift in portable energy logistics. This milestone aligns with President Trump's broader strategy to fast-track advanced nuclear technology to ensure energy dominance and military resilience.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/us-military-airlifts-microreactor-trump-nuclear-push

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