Army’s First Nuclear Reactor Heads to Fort Campbell | Lexington News

The U.S. Army is set to revolutionize military energy with the nation’s first operational nuclear reactor on a base—Fort Campbell in Kentucky—part of a $2.2 billion push to power bases independently from the civilian grid. Five companies are competing to build and run these small, factory-built microreactors, designed for rapid deployment and reliability, especially in remote or critical locations. The Janus Program aims for over 20 reactors across Army installations by 2028, with Fort Campbell leading the charge—and Kentucky getting its first operating nuclear reactor since the days of old. Other bases including Fort Bragg, Fort Hood, Fort Benning, and Fort Drum are also in line. This isn’t just about power—it’s about resilience, national leadership, and ensuring troops never lose electricity, no matter what. Which company wins the Fort Campbell contract? And when will the lights finally turn on? Stay tuned. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/60f3f0ca308bae83