Pentagon's Military Base Data Center Plans Draw Congressional Scrutiny Over Energy And ...

Congress is blocking Pentagon plans to build data centres on military bases over concerns about energy and water consumption straining local infrastructure and national grid stability. Defence officials argue on-base centres enhance security and reduce reliance on commercial cloud providers, but lawmakers demand clearer resource management answers before approving the facilities.

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