Pentagon’s FORTRESS Plan Aims to Keep US Military Bases Running for 90 Days Without Outside Support
The Pentagon is developing a plan to help major US military installations operate independently for at least 90 days if a major conflict disrupts civilian infrastructure and essential supply networks.
The initiative, known as FORTRESS America, was introduced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in September 2026. According to documents reviewed by Fox News Digital, the plan aims to reduce the military’s dependence on civilian utilities and vulnerable global supply chains.
Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said relying on standard municipal infrastructure for national defence presents an…
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