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Nuclear for War: Building Micro-Reactors for the US Military

I can't even tell you how much has changed in the last few years. They changed the mandate of the NRC and they said you are no longer focused just on safety.

- Julia DeWahl, Cofounder of Antares

Julia DeWahl, co-founder of Antares, reveals her audacious plan to power the US military with micro nuclear reactors. Learn how she's navigating a rapidly changing regulatory landscape, tackling supply chain challenges, and leveraging lessons from SpaceX to redefine energy resilience for critical infrastructure.

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Antares' Julia DeWahl: Powering the US Military with Next-Gen Micro Nuclear Reactors

Julia DeWahl, co-founder of Antares, is at the forefront of a nuclear energy renaissance, designing compact microreactors to provide resilient, off-grid power for the US military and critical infrastructure. Her vision is fueled by a dramatic shift in both public sentiment and regulatory policy, creating an unprecedented opportunity for nuclear innovation.

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