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NANO Nuclear Appoints Vice Admiral Charles J. "Joe" Leidig, Jr. (Ret.
Newsfile· 2025-07-15 11:30
Core Points - NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. has appointed Vice Admiral Charles J. Leidig, Jr. (Ret.) as the Chairman of its Executive Advisory Board for Naval Nuclear Initiatives to guide the company's nuclear power solutions for U.S. Naval operations [2][3][8] - Leidig's extensive military background includes leadership roles in submarine operations and nuclear propulsion, which will be instrumental in advancing NANO Nuclear's initiatives [4][5][6] - The company is progressing towards constructing the first U.S. commercial microreactor, the KRONOS MMR™ Energy System, and aims to leverage Leidig's expertise to enhance its leadership team and technology development [8][10] Company Overview - NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. is focused on developing advanced nuclear energy solutions and aims to become a diversified, vertically integrated company across five business lines, including microreactor technologies and nuclear fuel fabrication [9][12] - The company is recognized as the first portable nuclear microreactor company publicly listed in the U.S. [9] - NANO Nuclear's reactor products in development include the KRONOS MMR™ Energy System, ZEUS, ODIN, and LOKI MMR™, each representing advancements in clean energy solutions [10][12] Strategic Initiatives - The appointment of Vice Admiral Leidig is expected to strengthen NANO Nuclear's advisory capabilities, particularly in the context of military and civilian nuclear applications [6][8] - NANO Nuclear is also exploring commercial applications of its micronuclear reactor technology in space through its subsidiary, NANO Nuclear Space Inc. [14] - The company is working on establishing a domestic source for High-Assay, Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) fuel fabrication through its subsidiary, HALEU Energy Fuel Inc. [13]