More Nuclear Energy, More Maritime Security​

For more than three-quarters of a century, the U.S. Navy has been a major driver of nuclear energy in the United States. Beginning with Admiral Hyman G. Rickover, the legendary “Father of the Nuclear Navy,” visionaries of maritime strategy have recognized the benefits of nuclear power for both naval vessels and civilian communities. At a time of wide-ranging threats to American security, and in a world where energy is one of the most vital factors in a nation’s strength, policymakers have many reasons to build on Rickover’s legacy.