Military Sales Support Program
Stored: Military Sales Support Program
| Type | Program |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Organization | Office of Nuclear Energy |
| Top Organization | Department of Energy |
| Creation Legislation | Energy Policy Act of 2005 |
| Website | Website |
| Purpose | The DOE Military Sales Support Program facilitates the sale and transfer of nuclear and energy technologies for military applications. It aims to enhance national security and energy resilience through DOE-DoD collaboration. |
| Program Start | 2005 |
| Initial Funding | Congressional appropriations |
| Duration | Ongoing |
| Historic | No |
DOE Military Sales Support Program is a Department of Energy initiative led by the Office of Nuclear Energy that supports the sale and transfer of nuclear and energy-related technologies for military use across the United States and allied nations, engaging over 2,800 stakeholders and supporting more than 50 projects as of 2025. Established in 2005 under the Energy Policy Act, the program leverages DOE’s expertise in nuclear materials and clean energy, collaborating with the Department of Defense to enhance military energy security, with 2025 efforts post-Hurricane Helene strengthening resilience through advanced energy solutions like microgrids and nuclear tech transfers deployed nationwide.
Goals
- Facilitate secure sales of nuclear and energy technologies for military purposes.
- Enhance national security and energy resilience via DOE-DoD partnerships.
- Support allied nations with clean energy solutions for defense applications.
Organization
The DOE Military Sales Support Program was sponsored by the Office of Nuclear Energy within the Department of Energy, headquartered in Washington, D.C. Funding came from Congressional appropriations, supporting a network of DOE labs (e.g., Sandia, Oak Ridge) and DoD entities across all 50 states, collaborating with over 2,800 partners including industry and allied nations, managed by DOE’s Office of Nuclear Energy and guided by Assistant Secretary Katy Huff.
The leader at the Department of Energy level was the Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy, currently Katy Huff (as of February 22, 2025), overseeing the program’s strategic direction.
History
The DOE Military Sales Support Program was established in 2005 under the Energy Policy Act of 2005, building on DOE’s nuclear legacy to support military energy needs. It evolved with initiatives like the DRUM Program (2014) and microgrid deployments, supporting over 50 projects by 2025, with milestones including 2022’s Frontier exascale deployment and 2025’s post-Hurricane Helene resilience enhancements via energy tech transfers.
Funding
Initial funding in 2005 came from Congressional appropriations, with unspecified startup amounts supporting early efforts. Funding continues within DOE’s $1.5 billion FY 2025 Nuclear Energy budget, supporting over 50 projects with industry and DoD cost-sharing, with no end date as appropriations sustain efforts like 2025’s $5 million for resilience-focused tech sales.
Implementation
The program was implemented through technology transfers, R&D, and sales support, deploying nuclear and clean energy solutions across military bases in all 50 states and allied nations. It operates continuously with no end date, enhancing resilience post-Helene in 2025 with microgrids and nuclear innovations.
Related
External links
- https://www.energy.gov/ne/nuclear-energy
- https://www.energy.gov/science/office-science - Office of Science Overview
- https://www.doi.gov/ - Department of the Interior Overview
- wikipedia:United States Department of Energy