Despatches 6 min read 27 August 2026 DAILY DISPATCH · ISSUE 239

Army's Nuclear Microreactor Push Kicks Into High Gear

Five companies selected for nuclear microreactors, accelerating U.S. military's energy independence push.

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The U.S. Army’s nuclear energy ambitions surged forward today, with five companies selected for its Janus program—a critical step towards building independent power

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