BWX Technologies Selected by U.S. Army for Fort Campbell Microreactor Project
BWX Technologies (BWXT) has been selected by the U.S. Army to develop a 20-megawatt nuclear microreactor at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, as part of the $2.2 billion Janus program. The project will utilize BWXT's Advanced Nuclear Reactor (BANR) technology, featuring high-temperature gas-cooled systems and TRISO fuel. Groundbreaking is expected in late 2028, with operational status targeted for the early 2030s. Unlike speculative advanced nuclear developers such as Oklo (OKLO) or NuScale Power (SMR), BWXT maintains a robust existing business model with an $8.4 billion backlog and significant revenue from defense and naval propulsion contracts. While the Janus program provides government backing, BWXT's financial stability is anchored by its established manufacturing capabilities rather than sole reliance on future microreactor commercialization.
Topics: Defense Contracts Microreactors Military Technology Nuclear Energy