The US Army is betting on nuclear microreactors to keep its bases powered even if the grid goes dark

Five companies were chosen to build the microreactors for five bases. Luke Sharrett/Getty Images The US Army picked five vendors to build nuclear microreactors at five bases. The Janus Program aims to keep key bases powered if the electric grid goes down. US officials warn bases could face cyberattacks, strikes, and power disruptions in war. The US Army announced plans to build nuclear microreactors on five military bases as it tests whether nuclear energy can keep critical operations running…