Summary

Authorizes the Army to run a pilot program deploying fixed-site advanced nuclear microreactors or small modular reactors (SMRs) to provide resilient on‑installation energy at selected U.S. Army bases, with targets to supply energy by December 31, 2030 and an authority sunset in 2035. Allows military department secretaries to sign operating contracts for advanced nuclear energy facilities up to 50 years in length, permits use of appropriations and leased land as contract consideration, and adds “nuclear energy” and “nuclear technologies” to the Office of Strategic Capital’s covered technology categories.

Key Points

• Creates an Army pilot to deploy fixed advanced nuclear microreactors/SMRs at selected U.S. Army installations to provide resilient energy.
• Pilot must aim to supply resilient energy by December 31, 2030; construction authority for the pilot expires December 31, 2035.
• Allows military department secretaries to sign up to 50‑year contracts to operate advanced nuclear energy facilities, with payment from available appropriations.
• Permits leased land value to count as part of contract consideration for facility operations.
• Adds "Nuclear energy" and "Nuclear technologies" to the Office of Strategic Capital's covered technology categories, broadening its investment/strategy scope.
• Pilot requires coordination with Defense Innovation Unit and may include rules on reactor capabilities and licensing priorities.
• Program shifts some installation resilience planning toward on‑site nuclear generation rather than grid-dependent solutions.
• Long contract durations and land valuation provisions create long‑term procurement and property commitments for the military.

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