Nuclear energy isn’t on this list

The Government announces the nine “critical technologies” for “initial focus” that it intends to protect and promote in the national interest; * critical minerals, * advanced comms * AI * cyber security * genomics/genetic engineering * antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines *biofuels *quantum tech and *advanced robotics/drones.

But what about nuclear energy, to propel the submarines the government wants? It’s there, buried in the “critical tech” long-list, grouped with space travel, scientific research and medical isotope production. Which seems strange given the government’s hard-sell on subs.