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Fort Drum to Host New York's First Nuclear Reactor | Rochester News
Fort Drum is set to host New York’s first nuclear reactor in over 40 years, selected as part of the Army’s Janus Program to power critical defense missions with secure, resilient energy. These compact microreactors—each generating under 20 megawatts and fitting on less than five acres—can plug into existing grids without disruption, ensuring uninterrupted operations for soldiers and boosting the base’s national defense role. Alongside Fort Drum, four other major bases—Fort Bragg, Fort Campbell, Fort Hood, and Fort Benning—are also chosen, with at least one reactor expected online by September…
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