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This bill establishes a comprehensive program to advance nuclear energy capabilities within the U.S. Army and Department of Defense. The ARMOR Act of 2025 creates a pilot program requiring the Secretary of the Army to deploy advanced nuclear micro-reactors or small modular reactors at military installations by December 31, 2030, with the goal of providing resilient energy to critical infrastructure. The program allows for flexible implementation, including potential contractor ownership, Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing, and the possibility of co-locating reactors with artificial intelligence infrastructure. The reactors can generate up to 300 megawatts of power and may be connected to commercial power grids to sell excess energy. The bill also authorizes military departments to enter into up to 50-year contracts for advanced nuclear reactor operations and includes nuclear energy and technologies as a covered technology category for the Department of Defense's Office of Strategic Capital. Notably, the pilot program can be expanded to other military departments upon request, and licensing of these advanced reactors will be prioritized in alignment with existing clean energy deployment initiatives. The program is set to terminate on December 31, 2035, providing a structured timeframe for implementing and evaluating these innovative energy solutions.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2389/all-info