Army details plans to put nuclear reactors on 9 bases

Army Plans to Install Nuclear Reactors on 9 Bases

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll announced plans to install small commercial nuclear reactors on 9 US bases by 2028 as part of Project Janus.

"This is about the transition from prototypes to fully commercial nuclear power to provide energy resilience with our soldiers,"

said Jeff Waksman, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment. The project aims to provide sustainable energy sources for large-scale conflicts.

The Army is exploring alternative energy sources, including nuclear power, to enhance energy resilience for its soldiers.

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US Army to install nuclear reactors on 9 bases by 2028.

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