Tag: nuclear propulsion
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Russia's Burevestnik Missile Exposes Radioactive Risks
Researchers Jake Hecla and R. Scott Kemp warn that Russia's Burevestnik missile likely poses significant radioactive risks, with its nuclear reactor probably venting large quantities of radioactive material into the atmosphere. This alarming finding was made possible by clever analysis of open-source imagery and performance data.
US Navy Revives Nuclear-Powered Surface Fleet with Trump Class Battleships
The US Navy is making a major comeback with nuclear-powered surface combatants, reversing a decades-long decision that its top officer now calls one of the service's "largest mistakes". The future Trump class battleships will lead the charge, marking a new era in naval power.
US Navy Shifts Trump Class Battleships to Nuclear Propulsion
The US Navy is taking its Trump class battleships to the next level by ditching traditional propulsion for nuclear power, giving these massive surface combatants the comprehensive capabilities they need to stay ahead. This game-changing upgrade is part of the Navy's new shipbuilding plan, which includes acquiring 15 nuclear-powered battleships over the next few decades.