The US wants its military bases to operate for 90 days disconnected from the outside

Author: Francis NoudePublished on: October 25, 2026Country: United States
World / International
The US wants its military bases to operate for 90 days disconnected from the outside

The Pentagon’s FORTRESS plan calls for major US military bases to operate for three months without outside assistance. Documents reviewed by Fox News Digital say bases should generate their own electricity, secure water and fuel, and maintain communications without relying on civilian networks. The plan includes microgrids, large batteries, transportable nuclear reactors, and reserves of fuel, ammunition, and critical minerals. The existing Civil Reserve Manufacturing Network is also linked to the initiative to prepare supply chains for a conflict that could span multiple fronts.

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