US Army selects 5 companies to deploy microreactors at military bases

The Department of Defense awarded $2.2 billion to five firms to build microreactors at Army installations, aiming to strengthen grid resilience at military sites while accelerating the commercialization of small modular nuclear technology.

First covered Aug 27, 2026 · 9:49 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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30d Utility Dive US Army selects 5 companies to deploy microreactors at military installations — The $2.2B in federal funding is intended to boost the sites’ resilience and the commercial viability of next-generation nuclear power.

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