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US Army funds nuclear microreactors for bases
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Fusion42 · 28 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. Army has contracted five companies to develop and deploy over 20 nuclear microreactors at military bases by 2028 as part of the Janus program, aiming to ensure resilient, uninterrupted power supply for critical defense installations and reduce dependence on civilian grids.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech, and 2 sources have reported it between 26 Aug 2026 and 28 Aug 2026.
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Military bases will soon have independent power sources, cutting reliance on public grids and fuel deliveries. If you provide energy tech for remote or critical sites, this creates new opportunities and sets nuclear microreactors as a model to follow.
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2 sources · first reported 26 Aug 2026 · latest 28 Aug 2026
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