The U.S. Army awarded contracts totaling up to $2.2 billion for nuclear micro-reactors. Five companies will build and operate these units at five domestic military installations under the Janus program. The initiative provides reliable power to reduce reliance on vulnerable civilian grids.
Antares Nuclear Inc. will deploy at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and BWXT Advanced Technologies LLC at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems will serve Fort Hood, Texas, while Radiant Industries Inc. operates at Fort Benning, Georgia. Westinghouse Government Services will install a reactor at Fort Drum, New York.
These transportable, next-generation energy solutions support global military operations. The award creates a new long-term market for advanced nuclear technology in the industrials and defense sectors. The Army anticipates building over 20 additional micro-reactors through future private sector funding.