A nuclear renaissance could be an important Trump legacy
The Army announced Wednesday that its Janus Program has selected five companies to build nuclear microreactors at five military installations, committing up to $2.2 billion to an effort that could eventually put more than 20 reactors across War Department facilities.
TL;DR
- The Army's Janus Program has chosen five companies to build nuclear microreactors at five military installations.
- The initiative has a committed funding of up to $2.2 billion and could result in over 20 reactors in the future.
- This program is a direct outcome of President Trump's executive order from May 2025, mandating the operation of an Army-regulated advanced reactor by September 30, 2028.
- The reactors will be owned and operated by contractors, with federal payments linked to achieving specific technical milestones.
- The selected companies and their associated installations are: Antares Nuclear (Fort Bragg), BWXT (Fort Campbell), General Atomics (Fort Hood), Radiant Industries (Fort Benning), and Westinghouse (Fort Drum).