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Army’s Microreactors: Who Got Chosen | Bristol Virginia News
The Army’s microreactor rollout kicks off with five major bases—Fort Bragg, Fort Campbell, Fort Hood, Fort Benning, and Fort Drum—getting $2.2 billion to deploy these compact nuclear power plants. Holston Army Ammunition Plant, though previously in the running, missed the first wave despite its critical role in military munitions production. Owned by the government but operated by BAE Systems, Holston may be disappointed now—but don’t count it out: the Army plans for over 20 reactors eventually, with more sites and vendors to be announced. This marks a major shift toward self-contained…
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