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Pentagon launches FORTRESS initiative for military base autonomy
The Pentagon has introduced the FORTRESS (Federal Operations for Resilience, Troop Resources, Energy, Supply, and Survivability) initiative to ensure major military installations in the continental United States can operate independently for at least 90 days without external support. Announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the program aims to mitigate risks posed by potential large-scale conflicts that could disable civilian power grids, disrupt supply chains, or damage critical infrastructure.
A central component of the plan is energy independence. To reduce reliance on municipal power, the Pentagon intends to deploy portable nuclear microreactors, large-scale battery storage, and independent microgrids. This strategy builds upon the Army’s Janus program, which has awarded contracts up to $2.2 billion for microreactor technology.
Beyond energy, FORTRESS mandates the creation of strategic stockpiles for munitions, fuel, critical minerals, electronics, spare parts, and medical supplies. The initiative also seeks to bolster supply chain resilience by requiring at least two qualified sources for critical defense products and preparing civilian enterprises to transition to defense production during crises. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell noted that relying on civilian infrastructure for national defense represents an “intolerable risk.”
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FORTRESS initiative · Fortress · Fox News · Pentagon · Pete Hegseth · Sean Parnell · U.S. Army · U.S. Department of Defense · United States · United States Army
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The initiative requires at least two qualified supply or production pathways for critical military resources. diariopampero.com · trendingpoliticsnews.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The plan involves preparing civilian factories to shift to defense production during a crisis. diariopampero.com · www.europesays.com · altavoz.pe · www.joemygod.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] FORTRESS requires strategic reserves of munitions, fuel, critical minerals, and medical supplies. diariopampero.com · altavoz.pe · trendingpoliticsnews.com · www.joemygod.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the FORTRESS program on September 30. trendingpoliticsnews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Army’s Janus program has awarded contracts up to $2.2 billion for microreactors. trendingpoliticsnews.com · ruse.news
- [● 25 SOURCES] The Pentagon established the FORTRESS initiative to enable US bases to operate for at least 90 days without external support. diariopampero.com · www.europesays.com · altavoz.pe · trendingpoliticsnews.com · www.joemygod.com · +19 more
- [● 25 SOURCES] The initiative includes the use of portable nuclear reactors and microgrids to provide independent electricity. diariopampero.com · www.europesays.com · altavoz.pe · trendingpoliticsnews.com · www.joemygod.com · +19 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The first advanced reactor at a military base is scheduled to begin operation by September 30, 2028. ruse.news
- [● 25 SOURCES] Pentagon is preparing civilian enterprises to transition to defense production during a crisis. ruse.news · www.iscihaber.net · donanimgunlugu.com · novini247.com · petel.bg · +19 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The plan includes measures to maintain communications, navigation, and satellite systems during GPS jamming or space capability disruptions. ruse.news · diariopampero.com · altavoz.pe · www.sondakika.com
- [● 10 SOURCES] The FORTRESS initiative aims to prepare major US military bases for 90 days of autonomous operation without external support. ruse.news · www.iscihaber.net · www.defencenews.sk · donanimgunlugu.com · mansethaber.com · +4 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] The plan includes the use of portable nuclear microreactors and microgrids to allow bases to disconnect from the civilian power grid. ruse.news · www.iscihaber.net · www.defencenews.sk · donanimgunlugu.com · mansethaber.com · +4 more