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Fort Drum Gets Nuclear Power | Albany News
The Army is powering up Fort Drum with a small nuclear reactor — part of a $2.2 billion plan to install similar reactors at five military bases nationwide. Designed to be as compact as a shipping container, these reactors ensure uninterrupted power during grid failures or conflict, boosting readiness and national defense. Fort Drum’s 5-megawatt unit could be the biggest development on base in over 40 years, creating local jobs and training opportunities. With at least one reactor targeted for operation by September 2028, this initiative signals Fort Drum’s critical role — and marks a major…
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