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04-06-2025
- Politics
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Army to lead nuclear microreactor development to power bases
Some Army installations could be powered by nuclear microreactors under an executive order recently issued by President Donald Trump. The order, published May 23, calls for deploying advanced nuclear reactor technologies for national security and directs Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll to establish a program using the technology for both installation and operational energy. It orders the operation of a nuclear reactor at a domestic military base or installation by Sept. 30, 2028. 'Advanced nuclear reactors include nuclear energy systems like Generation III+ reactors, small modular reactors, microreactors, and stationary and mobile reactors that have the potential to deliver resilient, secure, and reliable power to critical defense facilities and other mission capability resources,' according to the order. Pentagon to build micro nuclear reactor to power far-flung bases Testifying before the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday, Driscoll and Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George took multiple questions from various committee members on the initiative. Driscoll indicated his support for the move in response to a question from Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., as to where microreactors fit into America's national security strategy. 'I think microreactors can be an incredible asset as we solve against the future energy needs of the United States Army, both CONUS [continental United States], OCONUS [outside the continental U.S.] and peacetime and wartime,' Driscoll said. 'We are excited to lead that effort.' Neither Driscoll nor George had details as to which installation might feature such a reactor. But both said the reactors could provide energy resilience and independence for some installations. Pentagon officials announced in early 2022 that the Defense Department would build a nuclear microreactor that could be flown to an austere site by a C-17 cargo plane and set up to power a military base. The initiative, dubbed 'Project Pele,' outlined a 40-ton reactor that could fit in three to four 20-foot shipping containers and provide one to five megawatts of power on full power for up to three years before refueling. The name is a reference to the Hawaiian deity Pele, the goddess of fire and volcanos. The acronym also stands for Portable Energy for Lasting Effects. The Pentagon awarded an initial $300 million contract in June 2022 to Lynchburg, Virginia-based BWX Technologies to build the reactor.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Business
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Directed Energy Weapons Market Size to Surpass USD 10.27 billion by 2031, Expanding at a 21.50% CAGR
Directed Energy Weapons Market share with major companies operating Lockheed Martin Corporation, Thales Group, L3Harris Technologies, Elbit Systems, Raytheon Technologies Inc, BAE Systems Plc, Moog Inc, Honeywell Aerospace Inc, Boeing, and Rheinmetall AG. US & Canada, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to a new comprehensive report from The Insight Partners, the Global Directed Energy Weapons Market is observing significant growth owing to the rising focus on developing high-energy dews. The report runs an in-depth analysis of market trends, key players, and future opportunities. Different types technologies include laser, microwave, particle beam, and others. Directed energy weapons manufacturers procure specific grades of materials from raw material suppliers and process them further to develop the final More Information and To Stay Updated on The Latest Developments in the Directed Energy Weapons Market, Download The Sample: of Report Findings Market Growth: Manufacturers in the directed energy weapons market are working on developing countermeasures to missiles and rockets. Directed energy weapons such as microwaves, particle-beam, and lasers that are powered by electricity are in no need of complex supply chains as compared to missile batteries, hence there is high adoption of directed energy weapons instead of missiles. This is a driving factor for the DEW to be adopted by the military to utilize as countermeasures for threats, especially for units that operate within a range of an enemy's missiles. Moreover, integrating directed energy with a mobile energy source, such as the one envisioned by the US Department of Defense's Project Pele, and usage of directed energy weapons as countermeasures will save a lot of money as they can counter incoming air attack and missile threats at far less cost than options that include kinetic weapons. Counter measuring such threats for a few dollars by generating electricity-powered laser shots is far more affordable compared to kinetic interceptors that cost millions of dollars. Directed energy weapons are an affordable means to defeat low-cost threats such as small UAVs. Rising Focus on Developing High-Energy DEWs: Armed military forces worldwide are increasing their investment in directed energy weapons, including microwave and high-energy laser weapons, as the technology develops. There is a rise in demand for high-energy directed energy weapons, and the investments are surging to billions of dollars every year. High-energy laser weapons are preferred to high-powered microwaves for longer-range requirements. Due to rising geopolitical tensions, there is an increase in the procurement of new high-energy laser weapons by developed and emerging nations. The US military is highly investing in the integration of advanced weapons systems such as high-energy laser weapons mounted on vehicles, which is driving the market. For instance, in August 2023, Northrop Grumman announced delivery of a high-power laser, called Phantom, to the US government. Increasing Focus on Development of Microwave Directed Energy Weapons: Defense firms and key market players have improved their product portfolios with advanced technologies, including microwave systems and long-range laser weapons. Major manufacturers are increasingly focusing on developing microwave directed energy weapons. For instance, the upcoming high-power Leonidas microwave weapon would be integrated into Stryker combat vehicles by American aerospace company General Dynamics to improve anti-drone swarm capabilities. Then, the military services will have a fully mobile counter-electronics solution that has maximum interoperability to suit mission needs by combining the capabilities of the armored vehicle and the microwave directed-energy weapon. The U.S. Army is also testing a brand-new microwave weapon in the field that is intended to defend military outposts from approaching drones. The US Department of Defense awarded Raytheon Technologies a contract in August 2022 to create its microwave technology tested system for ballistic and hypersonic missile defense. Geographical Insights: In 2024, North America led the market with a substantial revenue share, followed by APAC and Europe. Asia Pacific is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast Detailed Directed Energy Weapons Market Insights, Visit: Segmentation Based on technology, the directed energy weapons market is divided into laser, microwave, particle beam, and others. In 2024, the laser segment dominated the global directed energy weapons market. Based on range, the market is categorized into less than 1 mile and more than 1 mile. In 2024, less than 1 mile segment dominated the global directed energy weapons market Based on application, the market is categorized into is segmented into ground, naval, and airborne. In 2024, ground segment dominated the global directed energy weapons market. Based on platform, the market is segmented into armored vehicles, unmanned systems, handheld systems, aircraft systems, ships and submarines, and others. In 2024, the armored vehicles segment dominated the global directed energy weapons market. The directed energy weapons market is segmented into five major regions: North America, Europe, APAC, Middle East & Africa, and South America. Stay Updated on The Latest Formwork Systems market Trends: Strategy and Development Key Players: A few major companies operating in the directed energy weapons market Lockheed Martin Corporation, Thales Group, L3Harris Technologies, Elbit Systems, Raytheon Technologies Inc, BAE Systems Plc, Moog Inc, Honeywell Aerospace Inc, Boeing, and Rheinmetall AG. Trending Topics: Global non-lethal weapons market, Global self defense weapons marketNeed A Diverse Region or Sector? Customize Research to Suit Your Requirement: Headlines on Directed Energy Weapons Raytheon UK, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) have successfully tested Raytheon's High-Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS) integrated onto a British Army combat vehicle, the first test of its kind in the UK. The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) has awarded BlueHalo a $95.4M contract for advanced Directed Energy (DE) prototype development as part of the Laser technology Research Development and Optimization (LARDO) program through the Aviation & Missile Technology Consortium (AMTC).Purchase Premium Copy of Global Directed Energy Weapons Market Size and Growth Report (2025-2031) at: Governments of various countries are increasing efforts to meet the growing demand for various security applications by integrating directed energy technology into their military applications. For instance, the US Department of Defense (DoD) is working with several industry vendors to develop DEWs such as high-power lasers and microwaves to achieve optimal results. Similarly, India's Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) announced its plans to develop DEWs using high-energy lasers and microwaves. These directed energy weapons, including particle beams, high-power microwaves, and plasma, are emerging military technologies yet to be deployed by military forces for future warfare. Directed energy weapon systems can combat UAVs, artillery, and missiles and reach optimal performance levels required to combat cruise missiles. Moreover, the increased use of UAVs poses security threats and creates demand for directed energy weapons. Thus, the rising need for high-power microwave weapons and high-power lasers will boost the growth of the directed energy weapons market during the forecast period. 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