Army wants to break ground for a microreactor on a US base by 2027

For the first time in nearly 50 years, the U.S. Army is returning to nuclear power — but on a much smaller scale. The newly announced Janus Program aims to build the Army’s first microreactor by 2027, capable of keeping bases running even if the power grid fails. Backed by the Department of Energy, the plan marks a major step toward energy independence for the military. Supporters see it as innovation in motion; critics warn it’s a high-stakes experiment with nuclear ambitions. Thomas Novelly with Defense One has the full story.

Thomas Novelly

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