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Inside the Pentagon's doomsday plan to keep America fighting if global war erupts​

The FORTRESS initiative envisions portable nuclear reactors, microgrids and strategic reserves of munitions and fuel​

Published October 25, 2026 6:00am EDT

FIRST ON FOX — The Pentagon is preparing U.S. military bases to keep operating for at least 90 days without outside support as it prepares for the possibility of a major war that could cripple power grids, disrupt supply chains and threaten critical infrastructure on American soil.

The new requirement is part of FORTRESS, a broader military initiative aimed at ensuring American forces can continue fighting even if the civilian systems they depend on are disrupted, according to documents reviewed by Fox News Digital.

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Inside the Pentagon's doomsday plan to keep America fighting if global war erupts

The Pentagon's FORTRESS initiative requires every major U.S. military base to sustain operations for 90 days without civilian power or supply chains.

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Another major component involves preparing America's civilian manufacturing sector to support a wartime mobilization.

Through the Civil Reserve Manufacturing Network, an existing initiative incorporated into FORTRESS, the Pentagon plans to identify commercial factories capable of shifting to defense production during a crisis.

 

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Last Updated: 10/23/2026
Ready.gov

Plan Ahead for Disasters

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https://media.defense.gov/2026/Sep/30/2004009303/-1/-1/1/ESTABLISHMENT-OF-FORTRESS-AMERICA-AS-A-DEPARTMENT-OF-WAR-PROGRAM-FOR-THE-DEFENSE-OF-THE-AMERICAN-HOMELAND.PDF

 

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Drones hit one of Russia's largest chemical plants in Novomoskovsk – photos and video​

Viktoriia Shabranska
Wed, October 28, 2026 at 1:30 AM EDT

Excerpt:
Details: An open-source intelligence (OSINT) analysis of photos and videos posted by local residents suggested that the fire had most likely broken out in the plant's AM-70 ammonia production unit.

...According to Exilenova+, Azot is part of the EuroChem group and is one of Russia's largest producers of nitrogen fertilisers. The plant produces ammonia, ammonium nitrate, urea and methanol.

Drones hit one of Russia's largest chemical plants in Novomoskovsk – photos and video

Drones attacked the Azot chemical plant in Novomoskovsk overnight, with local footage suggesting that a unit used to produce ammonia was hit.

www.yahoo.com

 

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An Iranian official describes the Qatari mediators’ proposal to end the war as “unacceptable ideas”​

19 minutes ago
Last updated: 28/10/2026 7:14 pm
Highlights

• Details of the Qatari draft and the seven-day schedule
• Iranian rejection and conditions of the nuclear file
• Regional repercussions and fears of military escala

...https://www.voiceofemirates.com/en/news/2026/10/28/an-iranian-official-describes-the-qatari-mediators-proposal-to-end-the-war-as-unacceptable-ideas/

 

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"Direct Hit": Houthis Claim Targeted Saudi Ministry With Ballistic Missile​

Houthis also claimed to attack the kingdom's biggest oil refinery, Ras Tanura, which is located on the Gulf west of the Strait of Hormuz.​

Oct 28, 2026 01:04 IST

Yemen's Houthis claimed on Tuesday that they targeted Saudi Arabia's defence ministry in Riyadh with a ballistic missile and that the "hit was direct".
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Saree said that they fired a ballistic missile at the refinery, which caused "massive fires". However, Saudi authorities did not confirm the attack.
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Maritime security agency Vanguard also reported the fire in Ras Tanura on Tuesday, saying that it was contained but the "extent of damage and any impact on oil-loading operations" remained unclear

...https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/direct-hit-houthis-claim-targeted-saudi-ministry-with-ballistic-missile-12244247

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SECURITY ALERT: U.S. MISSION TO SAUDI ARABIA – OCTOBER 28, 2026
OCTOBER 28, 2026
Location: Saudi Arabia, countrywide

Event:

Effective October 23, 2026, the Department of State ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees and U.S. government employee family members to leave Saudi Arabia due to safety risks.

Iranian-supported Houthis have engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastructure resulting in civilian casualties and severe travel disruptions. The hostilities have the potential to escalate rapidly beyond that immediate area.

U.S. government employees working in Saudi Arabia require special authorization from Chief of Mission to use any airport in Saudi Arabia following recent missile and UAV attacks on airports in the Kingdom.

· King Khalid International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh announced a partial reopening as of October 23 for domestic flights and some international flights operated by national carriers. A limited number of flights normally based at RUH are operating out of Qassim-based Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ).

· Operations at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah (JED) are operational with some delays and cancellations.

· Operations at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam (DMM) are operational with some delays and cancellations.

U.S. citizens should be aware of potential attacks on airports, airspace closures, flight cancellations, and travel disruptions. Please take extreme caution if you choose to use airports in Saudi Arabia. We recommend checking your flight departure status directly with the airline and with the airport.

Private car, train, and bus options may provide alternatives to air travel to or from Saudi Arabia. Below are some transportation resources for your consideration. Please confirm availability and schedules directly with the providers.

· Saudi Arabia Railways: https://www.sar.com.sa/

· SAT Transportation: https://satrans.com.sa/

· SAPTCO: https://saptco.com.sa/en

All land border crossings, including the King Fahd Causeway to Bahrain, remain operational. All highways and roads in and around Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dhahran remain operational.

International airports in neighboring countries of Bahrain (BAH), Jordan (AMM), Oman (MCT), Qatar (DOH), and the United Arab Emirates (AUH, DXB, SHJ) remain operational. Please confirm status directly with airports.

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior continues to warn that “filming, publishing, or sharing information related to counter missiles and drones, and their impact sites, exposes you to legal liability.” U.S. citizens have been detained for not adhering to these regulations, including taking photos of government buildings, airports, and impact sites. Visitors and residents are subject to local laws while in Saudi Arabia.

U.S. citizens are reminded to follow the guidance of national alerts released by Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense via cellular broadcast.

U.S. Government Employee Travel Restrictions:

U.S. government employees working in Saudi Arabia require special authorization from Chief of Mission to use any airport in Saudi Arabia. U.S. government employees working in Saudi Arabia are not allowed to travel within 20 miles of the Yemen border due to safety risks and need special authorization for travel to the provinces of Jizan, Asir, Najran, and the cities of Qatif, Yanbu, and Taif.

Operational Status:

· Emergency consular services are available for U.S. citizens.

Actions to Take:

· Review the State Department’s Travel Advisory for Saudi Arabia .

· Review the State Department’s Travel Advisory for Yemen .

· Enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) . STEP enrollment gives you the latest security updates and makes it easier for the U.S. embassy or consulate to contact you in an emergency.

· If an aerial attack occurs, stay away from glass doors, windows, and any fallen debris, and monitor your phone and news outlets for official guidance.

· Keep your cell phone charged and pre-programmed with emergency numbers, including those below for the embassy and consulates.

· Be aware of your surroundings.

· Avoid all demonstrations and large gatherings.

· Avoid all areas where there is a heavy police presence.

· Monitor local media.

· Follow the instructions of local authorities.

· Contact your airline directly for flight change details if your flight is affected.

· Exercise caution and stay alert at locations publicly associated with the United States.

· Keep a low profile.

Assistance:

Local Emergency Information

· Unified Emergency (police, firefighters, and others): 911

· Police: 999

· Ambulance: 997

· Highway Security: 996

Medical Assistance

For medical emergencies in Saudi Arabia, the Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital system provides English-language medical care in all major cities. For Riyadh specifically, additional medical facilities include the Soliman Fakeeh Hospital and the Specialized Medical Center (SMC), which has two branches in the capital. For Jeddah specifically, additional medical facilities include the Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital and the International Medical Center Hospital.

· Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital – Riyadh, Jeddah, Qassim, Khobar

· Specialized Medical Center (SMC) – Riyadh

· Soliman Fakeeh Hospital – Riyadh

· Soliman Fakeeh Hospital – Jeddah

· International Medical Center Hospital – Jeddah

U.S. Embassy Riyadh

Abdullah Ibn Hudhafah As Sahmi Street Roundabout no. 9, Diplomatic Quarter, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Telephone: (966) (11) 835-4000

Email: RiyadhACS@state.gov

U.S. Consulate General Jeddah

Al Safa Street, Al Muhammadiyah District, near new American School building, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Telephone: (966) (12) 220-5000

Email: JeddahACS@state.gov

U.S. Consulate General Dhahran

The Consulate is located off King Saud bin Abdulaziz Road on the corner of Salah Addin Al Ayoubi Road and Abu l’baba Al Aslami Street.

Telephone: (966) (13) 839-5700

Email: DhahranACS@state.gov

U.S. Department of State Consular Affairs Call Center

202-501-4444 (from abroad)

1-888-407-4747 (from U.S./Canada)

https://sa.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-mission-to-saudi-arabia-october-28-2026/