06:43 AM EDT, 08/21/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Nano Nuclear Energy ( NNE ) said late Thursday that it has been selected by the US Army's xTech program to advance to the finals pitch event of the US Army xTechSearch 9 competition.

The company said that advancing to the finals provides it to showcase its capabilities directly to US Army decision-makers and continue discussions on how its advanced microreactors may enhance operational energy resilience and logistical flexibility.

It also said the xTech program is an initiative led by the US Army to engage with technology companies and foster dual-use solutions that can meet critical defense needs.

Nano Nuclear Energy ( NNE ) shares were up more than 2% in recent Thursday premarket activity.