NANO Nuclear Appoints Vice Admiral Charles J. "Joe" Leidig, Jr. (Ret.) as Chairman of Its Executive Advisory Board for Naval Nuclear Initiatives
NANO Nuclear Energy (NASDAQ: NNE) has appointed Vice Admiral Charles J. Leidig, Jr. (Ret.) as Chairman of its Executive Advisory Board for Naval Nuclear Initiatives. Leidig, who served as Deputy to the Commander for Military Operations, U.S. Africa Command, brings 39 years of Navy experience and extensive nuclear submarine leadership.
In his new role, Leidig will guide NANO Nuclear's initiatives to support U.S. Naval operations with nuclear power solutions, including potential applications of the company's microreactors for propulsion and baseload power. His distinguished career includes commanding USS Cavalla, leading Submarine Development Squadron Five, and serving as the 80th Commandant of Midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy.
The appointment aligns with NANO Nuclear's development of the KRONOS MMR™ Energy System, positioned to become the first U.S. commercial microreactor. The company aims to leverage Leidig's expertise in naval nuclear operations to advance its civilian and military nuclear technology applications.
NANO Nuclear Energy (NASDAQ: NNE) ha nominato il Vice Ammiraglio Charles J. Leidig, Jr. (in congedo) come Presidente del suo Comitato Consultivo Esecutivo per le Iniziative Nucleari Navali. Leidig, che ha ricoperto il ruolo di Vice Comandante per le Operazioni Militari presso il Comando Africa degli Stati Uniti, porta con sé 39 anni di esperienza nella Marina e una vasta leadership nel campo dei sottomarini nucleari.
Nel suo nuovo incarico, Leidig guiderà le iniziative di NANO Nuclear per supportare le operazioni navali statunitensi con soluzioni di energia nucleare, inclusi possibili impieghi dei microreattori dell’azienda per la propulsione e la produzione di energia di base. La sua carriera di rilievo comprende il comando dell’USS Cavalla, la guida del Submarine Development Squadron Five e il ruolo di 80º Comandante dei Midshipmen presso l’Accademia Navale degli Stati Uniti.
La nomina è in linea con lo sviluppo da parte di NANO Nuclear del sistema energetico KRONOS MMR™, destinato a diventare il primo microreattore commerciale statunitense. L’azienda intende sfruttare l’esperienza di Leidig nelle operazioni nucleari navali per far progredire le applicazioni della sua tecnologia nucleare sia civile che militare.
NANO Nuclear Energy (NASDAQ: NNE) ha designado al Vicealmirante Charles J. Leidig, Jr. (Retirado) como Presidente de su Junta Asesora Ejecutiva para Iniciativas Nucleares Navales. Leidig, quien se desempeñó como Subcomandante para Operaciones Militares en el Comando África de EE. UU., aporta 39 años de experiencia en la Marina y una amplia trayectoria en liderazgo de submarinos nucleares.
En su nuevo rol, Leidig dirigirá las iniciativas de NANO Nuclear para apoyar las operaciones navales estadounidenses con soluciones de energía nuclear, incluyendo posibles aplicaciones de los microreactores de la compañía para propulsión y energía base. Su distinguida carrera incluye el mando del USS Cavalla, la dirección del Escuadrón de Desarrollo de Submarinos Cinco y el cargo de 80º Comandante de Midshipmen en la Academia Naval de EE. UU.
El nombramiento está alineado con el desarrollo por parte de NANO Nuclear del sistema energético KRONOS MMR™, que se posiciona para ser el primer microreactor comercial en EE. UU. La empresa busca aprovechar la experiencia de Leidig en operaciones nucleares navales para avanzar en sus aplicaciones tecnológicas nucleares civiles y militares.
NANO Nuclear Energy (NASDAQ: NNE)는 해군 원자력 이니셔티브를 위한 집행 자문위원회 의장으로 찰스 J. 라이디그 주니어 부제독(예비역)을 임명했습니다. 라이디그 부제독은 미 아프리카 사령부 군사작전 부사령관을 역임했으며, 39년간의 해군 경력과 풍부한 원자력 잠수함 리더십을 보유하고 있습니다.
새 역할에서 라이디그는 NANO Nuclear이 미 해군 작전을 지원하기 위한 원자력 솔루션, 특히 추진 및 기저 전력용 마이크로리액터의 잠재적 적용을 이끌 예정입니다. 그의 뛰어난 경력에는 USS Cavalla 지휘, 잠수함 개발 제5비행대대장, 미 해군사관학교 80대 생도대장 임무가 포함됩니다.
이번 임명은 NANO Nuclear이 개발 중인 KRONOS MMR™ 에너지 시스템과 맞물려 있으며, 이는 미국 최초의 상업용 마이크로리액터가 될 전망입니다. 회사는 라이디그의 해군 원자력 운영 전문성을 활용하여 민간 및 군사 원자력 기술 응용을 발전시키고자 합니다.
NANO Nuclear Energy (NASDAQ : NNE) a nommé le vice-amiral Charles J. Leidig, Jr. (retraité) président de son conseil consultatif exécutif pour les initiatives nucléaires navales. Leidig, qui a été adjoint au commandant pour les opérations militaires au Commandement Afrique des États-Unis, apporte 39 ans d’expérience dans la Marine ainsi qu’une vaste expertise en commandement de sous-marins nucléaires.
Dans ses nouvelles fonctions, Leidig guidera les initiatives de NANO Nuclear visant à soutenir les opérations navales américaines avec des solutions énergétiques nucléaires, y compris les applications potentielles des micro-réacteurs de la société pour la propulsion et la production d’énergie de base. Sa carrière distinguée inclut le commandement de l’USS Cavalla, la direction de la Submarine Development Squadron Five et le poste de 80e commandant des Midshipmen à l’Académie navale des États-Unis.
Cette nomination s’inscrit dans le cadre du développement par NANO Nuclear du système énergétique KRONOS MMR™, qui devrait devenir le premier micro-réacteur commercial américain. L’entreprise souhaite tirer parti de l’expertise de Leidig en opérations nucléaires navales pour faire progresser ses applications technologiques nucléaires civiles et militaires.
NANO Nuclear Energy (NASDAQ: NNE) hat Vizeadmiral Charles J. Leidig, Jr. (im Ruhestand) zum Vorsitzenden seines Executive Advisory Board für Marine-Nuklearinitiativen ernannt. Leidig, der als Stellvertreter des Kommandeurs für Militäroperationen beim US-Afrika-Kommando diente, bringt 39 Jahre Marineerfahrung und umfangreiche Führungserfahrung im Bereich nuklearbetriebener U-Boote mit.
In seiner neuen Rolle wird Leidig die Initiativen von NANO Nuclear leiten, um die US-Marine mit nuklearen Energiesystemen zu unterstützen, einschließlich möglicher Anwendungen der Mikroreaktoren des Unternehmens für Antrieb und Grundlaststrom. Seine herausragende Karriere umfasst das Kommando über die USS Cavalla, die Leitung des Submarine Development Squadron Five und die Funktion als 80. Kommandant der Midshipmen an der US Naval Academy.
Die Ernennung steht im Einklang mit der Entwicklung des KRONOS MMR™ Energiesystems durch NANO Nuclear, das als erster kommerzieller Mikroreaktor in den USA positioniert wird. Das Unternehmen möchte Leidigs Expertise in nuklearen Marineoperationen nutzen, um seine zivilen und militärischen nukleartechnologischen Anwendungen voranzutreiben.
- Appointment of highly experienced naval nuclear leader with 39 years of military service
- Strategic positioning for both civilian and military applications of microreactor technology
- Development progress toward first U.S. commercial microreactor (KRONOS MMR™)
- Enhanced credibility in nuclear operations through veteran leadership addition
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Former Deputy to the Commander for Military Operations, U.S. Africa Command, to advise NANO Nuclear on potential civilian and defense applications of its advanced nuclear technologies
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 15, 2025) - NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) ("NANO Nuclear" or "the Company"), a leading advanced nuclear energy and technology company focused on developing clean energy solutions, today announced that it has appointed distinguished nuclear submarine leader and Former Deputy to the Commander for Military Operations, U.S. Africa Command, Vice Admiral Charles J. Leidig, Jr. (Ret.), as the Chairman of its Executive Advisory Board for Naval Nuclear Initiatives.
In his role, Vice Admiral Leidig will guide NANO Nuclear's initiatives to support United States Naval operations with reliable nuclear power solutions, including the potential use of NANO Nuclear microreactors in development for propulsion, baseload power on operating bases and other programs.
Leidig served as Deputy to the Commander for Military Operations, U.S. Africa Command from August 2010 to June 2013, capping a 39-year Navy career. Prior to this assignment, Leidig was the 80th Commandant of Midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy, and earlier commanded USS Cavalla (SSN 684), where his crew earned two Meritorious Unit Commendations and the coveted Battle "E." Additional leadership posts included Commander, Submarine Development Squadron Five; Commander, Naval Forces and Region Marianas; Commander, Submarine Group Eight; and Deputy Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet. Across these tours he directed submarine rescue programs, Arctic-warfare initiatives, and allied undersea operations, building a reputation for positive, mission-focused leadership.
Vice Admiral Leidig's career also included stints as a material officer for Submarine Squadron 11, senior member of the Nuclear Propulsion Examining Board, assistant deputy director for Regional Operations on the Joint Staff, and executive assistant to the Director of the Joint Staff. He is a 1978 graduate, with distinction, of the U.S. Naval Academy and holds a master's in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College. Professional education later included the National Security Management Program at Syracuse University and the Navy Executive Business Course at UNC Chapel Hill.
"The U.S. Navy's long record of safe, reliable nuclear propulsion has shown how compact reactors can deliver consistent power under demanding conditions," said Charles J. Leidig, Jr., Chairman of NANO Nuclear's Executive Advisory Board for Naval Nuclear Initiatives. "NANO Nuclear brings that same spirit of innovation to the next generation of microreactors for potential civilian and military use. NANO Nuclear's rapid progress reflects a focused, highly capable team, and I'm pleased to contribute my naval nuclear experience as we meet growing demand in the marketplace for advanced nuclear technologies."
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His personal decorations comprise the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, among numerous unit awards. He remains deeply engaged with the Naval Academy community and veterans' organizations, continuing a lifelong commitment to mentorship and national service.
"NANO Nuclear is moving steadily toward constructing the first U.S. commercial microreactor, the KRONOS MMR™ Energy System," said Jay Yu, Founder and Chairman of NANO Nuclear. "As we enter this next phase of development, we are assembling a leadership team equal to the technology's promise. Vice Admiral Leidig exemplifies the caliber of talent essential to our future, and we are pleased to welcome him to our company."
"Vice Admiral Leidig's appointment further strengthens NANO Nuclear's roster of leading public- and private-sector advisors," said James Walker, Chief Executive Officer of NANO Nuclear. "His firsthand experience directing the Navy's nuclear-power initiatives will be invaluable as the country looks for efficient, long-life energy solutions. With his guidance, we believe our flexible microreactor portfolio in development can help power the next phase of America's energy transition."
About NANO Nuclear Energy, Inc.
NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) is an advanced technology-driven nuclear energy company seeking to become a commercially focused, diversified, and vertically integrated company across five business lines: (i) cutting edge portable and other microreactor technologies, (ii) nuclear fuel fabrication, (iii) nuclear fuel transportation, (iv) nuclear applications for space and (v) nuclear industry consulting services. NANO Nuclear believes it is the first portable nuclear microreactor company to be listed publicly in the U.S.
Led by a world-class nuclear engineering team, NANO Nuclear's reactor products in development include patented KRONOS MMR™ Energy System, a stationary high-temperature gas-cooled reactor that is in construction permit pre-application engagement U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in collaboration with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, "ZEUS", a solid core battery reactor, and "ODIN", a low-pressure coolant reactor, and the space focused, portable LOKI MMR™, each representing advanced developments in clean energy solutions that are portable, on-demand capable, advanced nuclear microreactors.
Advanced Fuel Transportation Inc. (AFT), a NANO Nuclear subsidiary, is led by former executives from the largest transportation company in the world aiming to build a North American transportation company that will provide commercial quantities of HALEU fuel to small modular reactors, microreactor companies, national laboratories, military, and DOE programs. Through NANO Nuclear, AFT is the exclusive licensee of a patented high-capacity HALEU fuel transportation basket developed by three major U.S. national nuclear laboratories and funded by the Department of Energy. Assuming development and commercialization, AFT is expected to form part of the only vertically integrated nuclear fuel business of its kind in North America.
HALEU Energy Fuel Inc. (HEF), a NANO Nuclear subsidiary, is focusing on the future development of a domestic source for a High-Assay, Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) fuel fabrication pipeline for NANO Nuclear's own microreactors as well as the broader advanced nuclear reactor industry.
NANO Nuclear Space Inc. (NNS), a NANO Nuclear subsidiary, is exploring the potential commercial applications of NANO Nuclear's developing micronuclear reactor technology in space. NNS is focusing on applications such as the LOKI MMR™ system and other power systems for extraterrestrial projects and human sustaining environments, and potentially propulsion technology for long haul space missions. NNS' initial focus will be on cis-lunar applications, referring to uses in the space region extending from Earth to the area surrounding the Moon's surface.
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