The project marks the first time in 40 years that the US has planned a new large scale military installation on domestic soil, reversing a decades long trend of site closures under the Base Realignment and Closure process. The proposed "fortress" will span hundreds of thousands of acres and include internal power generation and modern air defenses. Hegseth has not yet released specific selection criteria for the competing states or the primary functions the installation will support.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Hegseth Launches Bid for First New US Base in 40 Years
US Politics20 days ago
A new headquarters dedicated to drone warfare is one of six defense initiatives Secretary Pete Hegseth announced in an address to US troops on Wednesday. Hegseth invited state governors to submit bids to host "The Next Great American Base," a facility designed as a self-sustaining power projection platform to provide a "gold standard" for military personnel. In the same address, Hegseth proposed the use of "testosterone testing" for warriors to ensure the force contains "no wimps" and "no radicals."
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