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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 27, 2026Miami-Dade

U.S. Army to build nuclear microreactors at five military bases

The U.S. Army announced plans to install nuclear microreactors at five military bases across the country to ensure energy independence from the commercial power grid. The project involves a $2 billion investment to provide a reliable, localized power source for these installations.

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Why It Matters

This project shifts the energy source for five major military installations to on-site nuclear power, aiming to maintain operations during commercial grid failures.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. Army is investing $2 billion into the construction of nuclear microreactors.
  • The project will install microreactors at five separate military bases.
  • The initiative aims to provide energy independence from the commercial electric grid.
  • The bases are located in various states, including New York and Texas.

Who's Mentioned

otherU.S. Department of EnergyotherRadiant IndustriesotherGeneral Atomics Electromagnetic SystemsotherChuck SchumerlocationNew York“One of the states where a base is located.”otherAntares NuclearotherWestinghouse Government ServicesotherBWXTotherDan DriscolllocationTexas“One of the states where a base is located.”organizationU.S. Army“The agency responsible for the microreactor project.”otherDonald TrumpotherU.S. ArmyotherJeff Waksman