Sandia's MESA complex: Trusted microelectronics for nuclear deterrence

💡 NSC and the Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) drive nuclear literacy ☢️   🤝 Last week, NSC and ASA collaborated to advance #nuclear literacy at senior levels of government through a bespoke #executive program. This was an important next step in the College’s efforts to support #AUKUS Pillar 1.    🔎 Senior officials were invited to explore key aspects of the partnership. The program demonstrates NSC’s role in strengthening national #expertise and offers a model that can be adapted to train other officials, including at state and territory levels.   We’d like to thank all those who participated in the program, the experts, including ASA staff, and the NSC staff who made it happen.   Read more ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/gBmJqgXB Rory Medcalf AM Bill Elischer Jane Gillis James Pitman Travis Kotzur Sally Bulkeley

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NEW: The US Army and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) unveiled a program today aimed at deploying a commercial microreactor on a domestic military base within three years, marking a major step in advancing next-generation #nuclear energy. #AUSA2025 https://lnkd.in/e2cVgvvZ

🔗 Exploring Next-Gen Microreactors and Cybersecurity🔒⚡   The intersection of cybersecurity and advanced energy systems is a critical area of focus as the world transitions to cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions. In a recent MeriTalk article, the author highlights the U.S. Army and Department of Energy's collaborative program "Project Janus," that will deploy next-generation microreactors on a military installation in the next 3 years. These compact, semi-autonomous systems promise to revolutionize energy production, but their reliance on digital systems introduces unique cybersecurity challenges that must be addressed to ensure their safe and reliable operation.   In this context, we'd like to highlight the article, "Cyber Security for Microreactors in Advanced Energy Systems", published in Volume 4 Number 4 of the Cyber Security: A Peer-Reviewed Journal. Co-authored by CI-Discern's James Gibb, alongside esteemed experts from Idaho National Laboratory and other leading institutions, this article provides a comprehensive exploration of the pivotal role cybersecurity plays in the design and deployment of microreactors. 🔗Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eCXNZYT3 Microreactors, with their compact design and potential for semi-autonomous operation, represent a transformative step in clean energy innovation. However, their reliance on digital systems introduces unique cybersecurity challenges. This article explores: ➡️ The cyber-informed design approach for microreactors ➡️ Threat frameworks and risk mitigation strategies, ➡️ Lessons learned from other industries to enhance resilience ➡️ The role of digital twins and modular architectures in securing these systems   As the energy sector evolves, ensuring the security of these advanced systems is paramount to their success and public trust. This work highlights the importance of integrating cybersecurity expertise at every stage of microreactor design and operation.   Congratulations to James Gibb and the co-authors for this significant contribution to the field of cybersecurity and energy innovation! 👏   #CyberSecurity #Microreactors #AdvancedEnergy #DigitalTwins #Innovation #CleanEnergy #CI_Discern

Washington’s promise to use nuclear force in defense of an expanding roster of allies—so-called extended nuclear deterrence—has strained the limits of U.S. credibility and made deterrence more likely to fail, writes Christopher McCallion. Read our the latest in our Grand Strategy Explained Series for more: https://lnkd.in/eRs37BSp

Interested in learning more about the basics of deterrence or why it matters to "restrainers" so much? Check out this new paper from my colleague Christopher McCallion, the latest in his six-part series on key grand strategy concepts that underpin a grand strategy of restraint!

At this week's Atlantic Council Energy and Defense Summit, I discussed how military operations are more energy-intensive than ever and threats to energy supply are becoming more complex. Nuclear microreactors will quickly become a decisive factor in military readiness.   BWXT is leading the build and deployment of Project PELE, the first advanced transportable microreactor system in the United States. BWXT will deliver this system to the Idaho National Lab in 2027, load the fuel, and perform full-scale testing in 2028 – a pathfinder for the future of all advanced nuclear systems. This is so much more than your average reactor demonstration; this is an entire system demonstration at the forefront of successful power generation, with the ability to assert the United States' energy dominance!

We’ve renewed our license with Autoriteit Nucleaire Veiligheid en Stralingsbescherming (ANVS) for the transport of UN Class 7 radioactive material in the Netherlands – supporting our proven expertise and capability for the safe transportation of nuclear material in Europe. As one of only two commercial carriers in the UK permitted to transport Cat III Class B radioactive and nuclear materials, we are now also the only specialist logistics provider licensed to move nuclear material across both the UK and France - improving safety and security by removing the need for the handling and transfer of nuclear materials between carriers at territorial borders. The regular audit and expansion of our global accreditations demonstrates our commitment to the highest standards of safety and compliance. Learn more about our expertise in the secure transportation of UN Class 7 material: https://lnkd.in/gFGdm3xQ #securetransport #nuclear #class7 #radioactive #nuclearenergy #defence #supplychain #HASS

Terra Innovatum - SOLO signed a strategic alliance with RAIT88 to accelerate the global commercialization of our SOLO™ micro-modular nuclear reactors within NATO and allied nations! This partnership unlocks business development and commercial opportunities across defense, civil energy, and government markets by leveraging RAIT 88’s extensive know-how and network, while also advancing the exploration of interactive training programs for nuclear operations supported by RAIT 88’s expertise in defense systems, AI, and simulation. As noted by Giordano Morichi, Partner, Chief Business Development Officer & Investor Relations behind the initiative: “The agreement establishes a broad collaboration designed to drive the global commercialization of SOLO™ as a Non-Proliferant energy and heat baseload solution for both defense and civilian applications. Leveraging RAIT 88’s extensive network within NATO and allied nations, the partnership aims to position SOLO™ as a scalable, and reliable energy solution for mission-critical environments, humanitarian missions, disaster recovery and civilian use. Thanks to our embedded safeguards by design and a licensed fuel (LEU, with only 4.95% enrichment), this strategic channel is already enabling Terra Innovatum to advance commercial negotiations for projects across Europe and Asia, potentially totaling more than 1 GWe of capacity, with additional discussions underway in other international markets.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dBAeWmB8 #TerraInnovatum #SOLOMicroReactor #RAIT88 #NATO #NuclearInnovation #EnergySecurity #SOLO #CleanEnergy #GlobalCommercialDeployment

We've recently agreed the principles of a strategic relationship with CORE Nuclear Solutions Ltd to combine our complementary capabilities in nuclear lifting and handling operations. SCX, together with John McGibbon and the team at CORE, will look to serve our customers in both civil and defence nuclear with a broader range of design, build, installation and support services. This will cover new material handling systems, cranes, manipulators, electrical and mechanical design, upgrades of existing equipment, obsolescence management, maintenance and repair. Please do get in touch if you'd like to know more.