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New FORTRESS America Program Elevates Defense Supply Chain Resilience
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Fusion42 · 1 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. Department of War launched the FORTRESS America program on September 30, 2026, targeting defense supply chain and industrial base resilience with a strategic defense reserve and energy independence focus. The program office must be established within 30 days, though no specific materials, companies, or funding details were disclosed, amid an ongoing industry push involving key rare earth and materials companies.
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You face a new defence procurement framework that prioritises supply chain security and critical materials resilience. Plan for close engagement with the War Department as the program office forms and look to position your rare earth or industrial materials projects accordingly.
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