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US airlifts microreactor in first test of rapid nuclear deployment

The US Departments of Energy and Defense have completed the first-ever air transport of a nuclear microreactor, flying the compact unit from California to Utah to showcase how quickly nuclear power could be deployed for military and civilian needs.

Iran floats energy and aviation deals as nuclear talks with US resume

Iran has signalled that potential cooperation in energy, mining and aircraft purchases could form part of ongoing negotiations with the United States, as the two sides prepare for a second round of talks aimed at resolving their long-running dispute over Tehran’s nuclear programme.

Australia commits $2.7bn to advance AUKUS submarine shipyard

Australia will invest A$3.9 billion ($2.76 billion) to advance construction of a shipyard critical to delivering nuclear-powered submarines under the trilateral AUKUS defence pact with the United States and Britain, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Sunday.

Iran says nuclear talks with US possible if trust is restored

Iran’s foreign minister said on Sunday that the door remains open to meaningful nuclear negotiations with the United States if trust can be rebuilt, while cautioning that any military conflict would spread across the wider Middle East.