US Army Awards Up to $2.2 Billion for Nuclear Microreactors at Five Bases
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- •The US Army will deploy nuclear microreactors at five military bases from New York to Texas under the Janus programme.
- •Five companies can receive up to $2.2 billion total over five years, contingent on meeting performance milestones set by the Army.
- •The reactors are intended to provide energy independent of the commercial grid, reducing vulnerability to civilian infrastructure disruptions.
- •The programme aligns with the Trump administration's push to advance and integrate nuclear technology into regular operational use.
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