Army Plans to Install Nuclear Reactors on Bases
The Army has announced plans to install small commercial nuclear reactors on nine U.S. bases by 2028, as part of an effort called Project Janus.
"This is about the transition from prototypes to fully commercial nuclear power to provide energy resilience with our soldiers,"
said Jeff Waksman, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll stated that nuclear power is part of the military's exploration of more sustainable energy sources for large-scale conflicts.
The project aims to provide energy resilience for soldiers. The Army plans to use small nuclear reactors as power plants on the bases.
- 9 U.S. bases will have small nuclear reactors installed
- Project Janus aims to provide energy resilience for soldiers
- Nuclear power is part of! the military's look at sustainable energy sources
Author's summary: Army plans to install nuclear reactors on 9 bases by 2028.