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Pentagon Prepares for Potential War: US Military Bases Face Reported 90-Day Self-Sufficiency Requirement

  • The Pentagon is preparing major U.S. military bases to operate independently for at least 90 days during a possible major war.
  • The requirement is part of FORTRESS, an initiative covering electricity, water, fuel, communications, and other essential services.
  • FORTRESS includes portable nuclear reactors, batteries, microgrids, and reserves of fuel, weapons, spare parts, and medical supplies.
  • Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the plan addresses risks associated with relying on civilian infrastructure during a major conflict.
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The Pentagon's plan includes portable nuclear reactors, strategic weapons reserves and the adaptation of civilian factories to ensure that the Armed Forces can continue to operate if a large-scale conflict affects the country's infrastructure

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The Pentagon is preparing military bases for full autonomy in the event of a large-scale war, as reported by Fox News with reference to documents.

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The Pentagon is preparing major US military bases to operate for at least 90 days without external support in a large-scale war scenario, Fox News reports. The plan is part of the FORTRESS initiative, which is being developed in case the US’s power grids, supply chains and critical infrastructure are severely disrupted. The requirement applies to all major military installations on the mainland. They must be able to independently maintain their …

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Fox News broke the news in New York, United States on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
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