Naval Nuclear Laboratory

The Naval Nuclear Lab consists of personnel at the Bettis and Knolls Atomic Power Laboratories, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, Naval Reactors Facility, and NPTU Charleston Facility and has been supporting the Nation since 1946. With nearly 8,000 employees in Pennsylvania, New York, South Carolina, and Idaho, and a presence at many shipyards & vendor locations globally, we develop advanced technology for the United States Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. Ensuring the safety and reliability of naval nuclear reactors, we also train Sailors who operate reactors in submarines and aircraft carrier fleets. Our Mission We design nuclear propulsion systems, train Sailors to operate them, and provide full lifecycle support to sustain unrivaled warfighting capability. Our Vision We deliver breakthrough innovations yielding unmatched power and propulsion to enable a dominant Naval force.