Department of War Announces Navy's First Advanced Nuclear Microreactor Deployment at Naval Weapons Station Crane, Indiana

The Department of War has announced the planned installation of Indiana's first advanced nuclear Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) at Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Crane by September 2028. This initiative aims to secure continuous power for a critical defense technology and weapons installation, create skilled jobs, strengthen the American nuclear supply chain, and rebuild industrial capacity for national defense. The project aligns with President Donald J. Trump's Executive Orders to restore American nuclear leadership and remove innovation barriers.