Nuclear reactors, 90-day survival plan: How US is preparing for a global war
The US Pentagon is developing a strategic initiative called FORTRESS to ensure military bases can operate independently for 90 days during a major conflict. The plan focuses on securing critical infrastructure like power, water, and communications to mitigate risks from potential grid failures.
Why it matters
It reflects a shift in US defense strategy toward preparing for large-scale, long-term global conflicts that could impact domestic infrastructure.
The United States is preparing for the possibility of a major war that could extend beyond overseas battlefields and cripple critical infrastructure at home, with the Pentagon working on plans to keep military bases operational for at least 90 days without external support. The initiative, known as FORTRESS, aims to ensure American forces can continue fighting even if power grids fail, supply chains collapse and essential civilian services are disrupted during a major conflict.The preparations go beyond securing electricity and fuel. The Pentagon is also planning to build strategic reserves of critical military supplies, prepare civilian factories to manufacture defence equipment during a crisis and develop technologies to counter adversaries' military capabilities.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in