WorldThe Times of IndiaNuclear reactors, 90-day survival plan: How US is preparing for a global war
The Pentagon is building a plan called FORTRESS to keep US military bases running independently for at least 90 days if power grids and supply chains fail during a major war.
The United States is preparing for the possibility of a major war that could extend beyond overseas battlefields and cripple critical infrastructure at
The US Pentagon is developing a programme called FORTRESS to ensure military bases can operate without external support for at least 90 days during a major conflict.
The plan includes portable nuclear reactors, large-scale battery storage, microgrids, and strategic reserves of munitions, fuel, electronics and medical supplies.
Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said relying on civilian infrastructure for national defence is an unacceptable risk, signalling a major shift in US military preparedness thinking.
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