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Antares Secures $470M for Military Nuclear Power | Business and Finance News
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- Jul 27, 2026
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Antares just landed a $470 million funding boost to build compact nuclear reactors for U.S. military bases — a major win signaling big investor confidence in next-gen nuclear tech. With AI data centers and electrification driving up energy demand, Antares’ reactor can power 750 homes and uses safer fuel. Their prototype hit criticality at Idaho National Lab, and they’re a Pentagon finalist aiming to deploy reactors by 2028. The broader nuclear sector is booming, with other startups raising hundreds to billions — though scaling and supply chains remain hurdles. Targeting the military, Antares plays to their need for reliability over cost. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f69aa524a240d08b