Northrop, Sandia Labs Explore Nuclear-Powered Drones

Researchers are pursuing nuclear power to increase drone flight length and add new surveillance and communication capabilities, the Guardian reports. Sandia National Laboratories, a government nuclear research and development lab, and Northrop Grumman Corp. developed blueprints for nuclear powered unmanned aerial vehicles capable of flying for months without refueling, the report said. Sandia Corp., a [...]

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