# NANO Nuclear Energy Subsidiary STS Recognized for Contributions to Two U.S. Department of Energy Award-Winning Nuclear Transportation Missions

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- Published: 2026-10-20T22:40:00+07:00
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#### _Recognition and recent specialized uranium hexafluoride shipment for LIS Technologies highlight STS’s capabilities across government and commercial nuclear transportation projects_

New York, US – [Newsfile Corp.](https://www.newsfilecorp.com/) – October 20, 2026–**
NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) (“NANO Nuclear” or the “Company”)**, an advanced
nuclear energy and technology company developing microreactors, nuclear fuel cycle
capabilities and nuclear transportation solutions, today announced that its subsidiary
Secured Transportation Services LLC (“STS”) was recognized for its contributions
to two nuclear material transportation missions whose teams received 2026 U.S. Department
of Energy (“DOE”) Secretary of Energy Achievement Awards. The awards, presented 
on September 28, 2026, recognized the Japan High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (“HALEU”)
Removal and Venezuela Highly Enriched Uranium (“HEU”) Removal teams for their successful
execution of complex international nuclear material removal and transportation operations.

 For the Japan HALEU removal mission, STS served as DOE’s prime logistics contractor,
coordinating the international shipment of approximately 1.7 metric tons of HALEU
to the United States, the largest single international uranium shipment in the history
of the National Nuclear Security Administration (“NNSA”), along with associated 
spent nuclear fuel. STS coordinated international transportation logistics, licensing,
security coordination and delivery to designated U.S. facilities. Separately, for
the Venezuela HEU removal mission, STS coordinated the U.S. receipt and inland transportation
of approximately 13.5 kilograms of HEU removed from a dormant research reactor, 
facilitating its secure delivery to the Savannah River Site in South Carolina.

 Both missions highlight STS’ specialized nuclear transportation capabilities, which
are integral to supporting national security, international nonproliferation cooperation
and the development of a more resilient domestic nuclear fuel supply chain. The 
HALEU transferred from Japan is expected to support advanced reactor fuel development
through DOE’s HALEU Availability Program, while the HEU removed from Venezuela is
expected to be processed for future use in the U.S. advanced nuclear fuel supply
chain.

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_Figure 1: Secretary of Energy Chris Wright with 2026 Secretary’s Honor Award recipients,
including Roy Boyd, STS President. Credit: U.S. Department of Energy._

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 Separately, STS recently completed a specialized uranium hexafluoride (“UF₆”) shipment
to LIS Technologies Inc. (“LIST”), supporting LIST’s ongoing uranium enrichment 
technology development and testing activities. STS served as the lead logistics 
and transportation coordinator, overseeing shipment planning, packaging arrangements
and delivery. To address the highly specialized packaging requirements associated
with the material’s 5B UF₆ cylinders, STS worked with a subcontractor to arrange
for the modification and use of a UX-30 transportation overpack. STS also contracted
with Tri-State Secure Trucking to perform the over-the-road transportation. The 
shipment delivered the first physical UF₆ material for LIST’s testing program in
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, enabling further evaluation of its laser-based uranium enrichment
technology. NANO Nuclear and LIST are affiliated companies.

 “These awards reflect the exceptional teamwork and specialized expertise required
to safely execute some of the most complex nuclear material transportation missions,”**
said Roy Boyd, President of STS.** “We are proud of our contributions to these important
DOE and NNSA initiatives, as well as our continued work supporting commercial customers
such as LIS Technologies. Each project demonstrates the critical role that experienced
logistics coordination, specialized packaging solutions and regulatory expertise
play in advancing the U.S. nuclear industry.”

 “STS’s contributions to these nationally significant missions highlight the value
of the specialized capabilities we added through its acquisition earlier this year,”**
said James Walker, Chief Executive Officer of NANO Nuclear.** “As we continue developing
our microreactor technology and expanding our nuclear fuel cycle capabilities, STS
provides an established platform for supporting the safe and secure movement of 
nuclear materials for both government and commercial customers.”

 **About NANO Nuclear Energy, Inc. ** 
 **NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE)**
is a North American 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 supply chain, (iii) nuclear fuel transportation, (iv) nuclear applications
for space and (v) nuclear industry consulting services.

 Led by a world-class nuclear engineering team, NANO Nuclear’s reactor products 
in development include the proprietary **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, the **ZEUS™ **system, a portable solid core battery
reactor, and the space focused, portable **LOKI MMR™ **system, 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, bolstered
by the May 2026 acquisition of Secured Transportation Services (STS), is led by 
former executives from the largest transportation company in the world and provides
nuclear engineering and materials transport services in the U.S. and globally. 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.

 **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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 **Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements ** 
 This news release and
statements of NANO Nuclear’s management and collaborators in connection with this
news release contain or may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning
of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private
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include those relating to STS’ specialized nuclear transportation capabilities and
their potential contribution to NANO Nuclear’s strategy and results of operations.
These and other forward-looking statements are based on information available to
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and assumptions. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance,
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risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual future results to differ materially
from those expressed in our forward-looking statements include but are not limited
to, risks associated with STS’s future performance and its ability to generate and
grow revenues, as well as the following: (i) risks related to our U.S. Department
of Energy (“DOE”), NRC, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (“CNSC”) or related state
or other U.S. or non-U.S nuclear licensing submissions, (ii) risks related the development
of new or advanced technology and the acquisition of complementary technology or
businesses, including difficulties with design and testing, cost overruns, regulatory
delays, integration issues and the development of competitive technology, (iii) 
risks related to our ability to obtain key vendor, technology and customer contracts
and the significant funding necessary to execute on our business plan, (iv) risks
related to uncertainty regarding our ability to technologically develop and commercially
deploy a competitive advanced nuclear reactor or other technology in the timelines
we anticipate, if ever, (v) risks related to the impact of U.S. and non-U.S. government
regulation, policies and licensing requirements, including by the U.S. Department
of Energy, and the NRC, including those associated with the recently enacted ADVANCE
Act and the May 23, 2025 Executive Orders seeking to streamline nuclear regulation,
and (vi) similar risks and uncertainties associated with the operating a developing
business a highly regulated, competitive and rapidly evolving industry, including
that our plans may change and we may use our cash on hand faster or in different
ways than anticipated as our business requires. Readers are cautioned not to place
undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date
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