Defense

Hegseth directs start of developing National Defense Strategy

By Mike Brest
Published May 2, 2025 1:36pm ET
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth directed Undersecretary of Defense Elbridge Colby to begin developing the 2025 National Defense Strategy.

The NDS serves as a road map for the Department of Defense, providing broad guidance for military planning, strategy, force posturing, modernization, and more.

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