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US Army Betting Nuclear Microreactors Could Keep Bases Powered
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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, and 2 sources have reported it between 26 Aug 2026 and 28 Aug 2026.
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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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2 sources · first reported 26 Aug 2026 · latest 28 Aug 2026
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