Army Janus Program awards $2.2B for nuclear microreactors at 5 bases

Key Points:

• The U.S. Army has awarded up to $2.2 billion through its Janus Program to five nuclear energy companies to develop and operate nuclear microreactors at military bases in North Carolina, Kentucky, Texas, Georgia, and New York.
• This initiative aims to enhance military energy security by reducing reliance on vulnerable external power grids, with a goal of having the first Army-regulated reactor operational by September 2028 as per a presidential executive order.
• The selected companies include Antares Nuclear, BWXT Advanced Technologies, General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems, Radiant Industries, and Westinghouse Government Services, each responsible for reactors at specific Army installations.
• Funding will be milestone-based from fiscal years 2027 to 2031, requiring companies to meet technical goals and contribute private capital, with plans to eventually build over 20 microreactors across Department of War installations.
• Army officials emphasize that these reactors are intended for long-term, reliable power generation to support military operations globally, not just as short-term demonstrations, with further site announcements expected in the future.