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12 August 2026Press release
Fusion energy expert Prof Dennis Whyte appointed next UKAEA CEO
Professor Dennis Whyte has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of UKAEA Group.
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17 August 2026Press release
UKAEA spins out Singular Machines
AI technology commercialised through a spinout company from the UKs national fusion laboratory, backed by strategic investment and fresh contract.
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6 August 2026Press release
Under Pressure: Record plasma for UK flagship machine
UKAEA has completed its fifth series of experiments on its MAST Upgrade fusion machine, overcoming plasma instability issues and pioneering novel techniques.
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22 July 2026Press release
UKAEA Group signs Armed Forces Covenant
UKAEA Group has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, demonstrating its commitment to supporting UK military, veterans, and their families.
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2 July 2026Press release
UKAEA and Eni launch RH3OVA to advance fusion industry
RH3OVA, a joint venture with UKAEA and Eni, formed to deliver services addressing key fuel cycle challenges facing the development of commercial fusion energy.
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1 July 2026Press release
CFS named first international partner in UKAEA's LIBRTI programme
Commonwealth Fusion Systems is first international company to join UK national fusion laboratorys flagship programme to test tritium blanket technologies.
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