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US Navy aircraft carrier docked at a naval base with a power cable connected to shore on a sunny day.

US Navy to Test Aircraft Carrier as Floating Nuclear Power Plant

This summer, the US Navy will pioneer a groundbreaking experiment, using an aircraft carrier as a floating nuclear power plant to energize Norfolk Naval Base. The innovative test aims to demonstrate the Navy's ability to deliver reliable, mission-critical power to its installations.

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Naval shipyard with nuclear-powered vessel and reactor components.

Navy Bolsters Battleship with Ford Carrier's Nuclear Reactor Tech

The US Navy is supercharging its new Trump-class battleship with cutting-edge nuclear reactor technology borrowed from the advanced Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, specifically the A1B reactor and related systems. This strategic move leverages proven tech to boost the battleship's power and capabilities.

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