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US Army Betting Nuclear Microreactors Could Keep Bases Powered

26 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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26 August 2026

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Fusion42 · 26 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The US Army is investing up to $2.2 billion in contracts to build nuclear microreactors at five military bases to ensure they remain powered even if external power grids fail. The Janus Program aims to deploy over 20 such reactors by 2028, enhancing off-grid operational capability and redundancy against physical and cyber threats to energy supply.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Defense Tech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a new baseline in military-grade power resilience as the US Army invests heavily in microreactors. If your tech or service can integrate with off-grid nuclear power, start positioning yourself now before this demand scales rapidly.

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