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October 16, 2014

Lockheed Martin developing compact nuclear fusion reactor
Bethesda, Md. (UPI) Oct 15, 2014
Skunk Works, a secretive experimental technology division of the aerospace and defense stalwart Lockheed Martin, says it's on its way to developing the first ever nuclear-powered jet engine - what it's calling a compact fusion reactor, or CFR. Skunk Works' bevy of engineers claim to have a number patents pending that protect their unique approach - one they believe will result in a safer, cleaner, more powerful and efficient nuclear power production system. Whereas most nuclear power p ... read more

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