Pentagon orders domestic bases to sustain 90-day standalone operations as infrastructure threats surge

The US Department of Defense unveiled its new FORTRESS operational mandate today, requiring major continental military installations to build independent power, fuel, and supply capacity to run without civilian support for up to 90 days. Defense officials cited rising vulnerabilities in regional utility grids, supply lines, and digital logistics networks.

The baseline directive follows an October 22 emergency preparedness campaign launched by allied security agencies after widespread sabotage and cyber threats targeted Western critical infrastructure.

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