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A nuclear-powered aircraft? The US tried to build it in the 1950s

We know that it is possible to build a jet airplane powered by nuclear reactors. Whether it is possible to build it without killing the crew remains unclear. In the early Cold War, before ICBM ...

From nuclear missiles to electric aircraft, Utah’s aerospace ambitions take flight

Leaders at the 47G Zero Gravity Summit outlined the Sentinel missile program, emerging drone defenses and Utah’s efforts to ...
Army Recognition

France to Present Future Aircraft Carrier France Libre at Euronaval: How It Compares to U.S. Navy Ford-Class.

France will present its future nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, France Libre, at Euronaval 2026, highlighting a warship designed for nuclear deterrence, deep strike, and large-scale maritime control.
Flightglobal

UK Royal Air Force studying total future fleet size for nuclear-capable F-35A

Initial purchase of 12 conventional take-off jets will support operational conversion unit, service says. The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) is working to determine its future fleet requirement for the ...
Eurasia Review

U.S. Navy To Power Base With Aircraft Carrier’s Nuclear Reactors

The United States Navy will demonstrate the versatility of its nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford when it uses the ship’s two A1B reactors to power its homeport base in Virginia.
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Air Warfare

Defense News offers premier news and analysis of global air warfare programs and technologies to keep military and industry ...