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Army to Power Bases with Nuclear Reactors | Texas News

The Army is racing to deploy over 20 portable nuclear reactors at military bases by 2028, slashing grid dependency and boosting global operational resilience. Fort Hood, Bragg, Campbell, Benning, and Drum are among the first sites selected, with safety and environmental factors top priorities. Up to $2.2 billion will fund five private contractors through 2031, while a prototype tests at Hill AFB. This Janus initiative aims to power critical missions without relying on vulnerable external grids — and the first reactor could be online by September 2028. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…

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