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U.S. Army selects BWXT's 20-megawatt nuclear reactor for Fort Campbell, moving Janus ...
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Fusion42 · 27 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. Army selected BWX Technologies to deploy a 20-megawatt advanced nuclear reactor at Fort Campbell under the Janus program, targeting resilient, on-base power for critical military infrastructure. The project aims to move from design to commercial deployment with phased contracts starting construction in late 2028 and operations in the early 2030s.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy, and 2 sources have reported it between 26 Aug 2026 and 27 Aug 2026.
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Military bases will soon host compact nuclear reactors, creating new demand for fuel and supply services. You supply components or services for energy infrastructure this decade's growth is on your doorstep.
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2 sources · first reported 26 Aug 2026 · latest 27 Aug 2026
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