US private fusion company Commonwealth Fusion Systems announced it raised USD1 billion of additional equity financing - the single largest funding round among fusion energy companies worldwide since CFS announced its USD1.8 billion Series B round in 2021.
 

The sixth of nine tokamak sector modules has been installed in the ITER tokamak pit, almost six months ahead of schedule. The final sector is scheduled to be installed in about a year's time.
 

Germany's Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space has announced funding for three national fusion hubs that will consolidate research and development in the areas of laser fusion, magnetic fusion, and the cross-cutting theme of fuel cycles and materials development.
 

A total of USD4.48 billion was raised by the fusion industry in the year to July, the highest total in the six years the Fusion Industry Association has been reporting the annual figure.
 

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority and Italian multinational energy company Eni SpA have formed a joint venture to deliver specialist consultancy and operational services to the growing global fusion industry.
 

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has named US private fusion company Commonwealth Fusion Systems as the first international company to join its flagship Lithium Breeding Tritium Innovation programme.
 

The UK fusion energy sector is entering a decisive transition from laboratory development to industrial-scale delivery, driven by rising private investment, sustained government backing, and an evolving regulatory framework designed to support deployment, speakers said at the NextGen Nuclear Summit, held in London.

The Fusion Industry Association has reported that supply chain spending by the fusion industry rose 25% to USD538 million in 2025, but ensuring access to specialist materials and fuel systems remains a continuing concern.
 

The receipt of two licences from the Washington Department of Health marks a major milestone for fusion company Helion in its project to build its Orion nuclear power plant.