The US Defense Department has begun preparations to enable military bases to operate independently under a possible large-scale war scenario.
Globalinfo.az reports that CBC News has published the information. It was noted that the new plan drafted by the Pentagon envisages providing key military facilities on the country’s territory with electricity, water, fuel and other vital needs without external support.
Under the initiative, named “QALA”, the goal is for key military bases in the continental United States to operate without outside assistance for at least 90 days.
The plan was drawn up taking into account the possibility of power grid failures and disruptions to supply chains during a potential war. The aim is to create conditions enabling the US military to continue combat operations and keep critical communications systems running even in a crisis.
To this end, the creation of portable nuclear reactors, large-scale battery systems and independent power grids is being considered to reduce military facilities’ dependence on civilian electricity networks.
The preparations are not limited to military bases. Another strand of the plan is bringing civilian factories into military production during a possible crisis.
The Pentagon believes these measures could help preserve the country’s military potential and ensure operations continue uninterrupted even if long-term electricity and supply problems arise.
Tahir Turan
Globalinfo.az
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