US Army to spend $2 bln on nuclear microreactors for bases
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US Army to spend $2 bln on nuclear microreactors for bases August 27, 2026 The United States Army said Wednesday that it will award $2.2 billion (€1.7 billion) in contracts to five companies to build and operate small nuclear reactors on military bases.
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US Army to spend $2 bln on nuclear microreactors for bases August 27, 2026 The United States Army said Wednesday that it will award $2.2 billion (€1.7 billion) in contracts to five companies to build and operate small nuclear reactors on military bases.
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