Pentagon Moves to Boost Nuclear Industry
The Department of Defense will deploy a microreactor on a military base as part of an effort to "help companies close their business cases."
The U.S. military is seeking to bolster the nuclear industry, announcing that it will deploy a commercial microreactor on a domestic base within three years.
Janus Program
The Janus program follows President Donald Trump’s executive order directing the Department of Defense to open an Army-regulated nuclear reactor by 2028.
The U.S. Army is leading the way on fielding innovative and disruptive technology
said Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll. The initiative aims to enhance national security and “help companies close their business cases as they seek ‘Nth-of-a-kind’ production.”
DOD is shredding red tape and incubating next-generation capabilities in a variety of critical sectors, including nuclear power.
Author summary: Pentagon boosts nuclear industry with microreactor deployment.