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Army Moves Forward with Project to Place Nuclear Microreactors on Installations
Project Janus aims to deploy microreactors at 10 U.S. Army bases by 2028 to reduce diesel use and enhance energy independence, officials said.
- The Army is launching the Janus Program to develop nuclear microreactors for military bases, focusing on remote locations where fuel supply is difficult.
- The program aims to accelerate the development of small reactors through a milestone-based contracting model inspired by NASA's Commercial Orbital Transportation Services program.
- Dr. Jeff Waksman noted that nuclear power is necessary as current technologies cannot provide reliable 24/7 power.
- Hundreds of millions of dollars will be invested in the Janus Program over five years, with construction of the first reactors expected by 2027.
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Army Launches Nuclear Power Program
A new nuclear power program will deliver resilient, secure, and assured energy to support national defense installations and critical missions, the Department of the Army announced Tuesday. The Army celebrated the launch of the Janus Program, which will leverage its nuclear regulatory authorities in close partnership with the Department of Energy to ensure the highest standards of safety, oversight, and transparency. "The U.S. Army is leading th…
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