India's PFBR Achieves Criticality
2 UPDATES · 1 DAY · 7 APR 2026 — 7 APR 2026
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Latest · 7 Apr 2026
India achieved criticality of its prototype fast breeder reactor (PBFR), marking a significant step towards reducing reliance on uranium.
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This event covers the achievement of criticality in India's Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific milestone in India's civil nuclear program. It excludes other actions or developments related to India's nuclear program unless they are direct follow-ups or consequences of the PFBR achieving criticality.
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