The transport was carried out from March Air Reserve Base in California to Hill Air Force Base in Utah. The Ward250 reactor was produced by Valar Atomics, and its delivery to Utah is linked to the continuation of testing and certification by the U.S. Department of Energy at the San Rafael experimental site in Utah.
In total, the transfer of all eight reactor modules is planned to take place over three C-17 Globemaster III flights. The broader project is connected to an initiative by President Donald Trump aimed at achieving self-sufficiency in electricity supply for the armed forces, industry, and emergency situations.
A central element of the initiative is the development of Generation IV nuclear reactors designed with parameters suitable for strategic transport. Among the intended applications is providing power for U.S. bases anywhere in the world, enabling full independence from local subcontractors.
According to available information, the Ward250 reactors are expected to achieve an output of 100 kilowatts thermal. The airlift, designated Operation Windlord, highlights the unique strategic transport capabilities of the United States Air Force.
These capabilities are supported by a fleet of more than 200 Boeing C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. The fleet is complemented by 52 modernized Lockheed Martin C-5M Super Galaxy transport aircraft, further strengthening U.S. long-range airlift capacity.
