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Fort Drum Gets Nuclear Power | Buffalo News
The Army is deploying a small nuclear reactor at Fort Drum, New York — part of a $2.2 billion initiative to power five military bases with compact, grid-independent reactors. Designed like a shipping container but delivering serious energy, this move could be the biggest development at Fort Drum in 40 years, ensuring resilience during future conflicts and training operations. Built by Westinghouse, the 5-megawatt reactor aims to secure reliable power for soldiers, with all five sites targeted for operation within five years — including one ready by September 2028. Beyond defense, the project…
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