Army spending $2B to build nuclear microreactors at 5 bases
Summary
The U.S. Army is spending $2.2 billion to develop small nuclear reactors, called microreactors, at five military bases. These microreactors will provide reliable energy to support national security by producing heat or electricity.Key Facts
- The Army is investing $2.2 billion in nuclear microreactors.
- Microreactors are small nuclear power plants that produce between 1 and 20 megawatts of energy.
- They can supply heat or generate electricity.
- These reactors are built in factories and then brought to the military bases.
- The project will take place at five different Army bases.
- The goal is to create a reliable energy source to strengthen national security.
- Microreactors are designed to be compact and easier to deploy than traditional nuclear reactors.
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