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It is noted that the Pentagon's FORTRESS America program assumes that every major military facility on the continental United States will be able to operate without external access to electricity, water, fuel, and communications.
"We don't want to depend on ordinary civilian municipal infrastructure for our national defense. We simply can't do that. It's an unacceptable risk," said Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell.
The main problem is the military's dependence on civilian power grids, which provide everything from communications and logistics to weapons production.
The project involves the use of portable nuclear reactors, large battery systems, and microgrids that could disconnect military installations from civilian power grids, the publication states.
The Pentagon also believes it is necessary to create strategic reserves of ammunition, fuel, critical minerals, spare parts, and medical supplies in case of disruption of international supply chains.
"If a new global conflict were to occur, it would likely unfold on multiple fronts. Looking at the geopolitical aspects underlying any large-scale war, one can expect global supply chains to be subject to significant disruptions," Parnell warned.
A top Pentagon aide described the FORTRESS America program as an "insurance policy" for the United States, ensuring that the U.S. military's operations are not compromised even if a major war damages critical infrastructure and disrupts supply chains.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump announced that the US military budget for fiscal year 2027 should be $1.5 trillion. He explained this decision by citing the need to ensure security in "extremely troubling and dangerous times."