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Pentagon Issues "FORTRESS America" Directive to Secure Domestic Base Operations
A newly released Pentagon memorandum establishes "FORTRESS America," a major domestic defense initiative focused on hardening military bases, supply lines, and energy grids against potential widespread disruptions. NEWS327 breaks down the key pillars of the directive and what the defense program means for national security.
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon has officially released an executive directive establishing "FORTRESS America," an initiative designed to guarantee military readiness and operational independence across domestic bases.
The September 30, 2026 memorandum outlines an operational mandate focused on securing five critical strategic pillars: energy independence, supply-chain resilience, strategic defense reserves, cyber and facility hardening, and space-spectrum security. Under the directive, defense leadership is establishing a dedicated program office to rapidly scale base self reliance and protect vital infrastructure against grid failures, supply chain bottlenecks, and cyber intrusions.
Watch the video above as Felix Maurent analyzes the official memorandum, breaks down the five pillars, and outlines essential household preparation steps.
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