Pentagon’s ‘Fortress’ plan: How US military bases will survive 90 days without outside support

The Pentagon’s FORTRESS initiative aims to help major US military bases operate for at least 90 days without outside support. The plan includes portable nuclear reactors, fuel and ammunition stockpiles, and backup supply chains in case a major war disrupts critical infrastructure.

New Delhi: The US Department of Defense is preparing a plan to keep major American military bases operational for at least 90 days without outside support in the event of a major war. The initiative, called FORTRESS, aims to protect military operations from power cuts, supply shortages and disruptions to critical infrastructure.

According to documents reviewed by Fox News Digital, the plan is designed to ensure that American forces can continue operating even if civilian power grids fail and global supply chains are disrupted.

Pentagon chief spokesperson Sean Parnell said the military could not afford to depend on civilian infrastructure for national defence. “We don’t want to rely on standard civilian municipal infrastructure to run our national defense. We just........

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