Alabama’s congressional delegation made a coordinated push on Tuesday for the U.S. Army to choose Redstone Arsenal as one of the first sites for its next-generation microreactor program, arguing that the installation’s mission load, energy needs, and strategic location make it uniquely suited for the pilot phase of Project Janus.
In a joint letter, lawmakers from both parties urged Army leadership to give Redstone serious consideration as it narrows a list of nine candidate bases. The delegation pointed to Redstone’s extensive role in national security, serving as home to the Missile Defense Agency, Army Materiel Command, NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, the FBI’s large-scale operations hub and numerous research and development centers.
Those missions, they said, demand a power source that is resilient, independent, and capable of supporting long-term operational growth. Redstone’s 38,000 acres and proximity to a technically skilled workforce were also cited as advantages…