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Pentagon Begins Development of 2025 National Defense Strategy Focused on China and Allied Contributions

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sets August 31 deadline for a strategy emphasizing homeland defense, Indo-Pacific deterrence, and shared global security responsibilities.

This photo, released by EPA, shows U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth attending a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington on April 30, 2025. (Pool photo) (Yonhap)

Overview

  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has tasked Under Secretary of Defense Elbridge Colby with leading the development of the 2025 National Defense Strategy (NDS).
  • The strategy will prioritize defending the U.S. homeland, countering China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific, and increasing defense contributions from allied nations.
  • A final draft of the NDS is due by August 31, 2025, ensuring timely implementation of the administration's strategic priorities.
  • The NDS serves as a roadmap for military planning, force posture, and modernization under President Trump's America First and Peace Through Strength agenda.
  • The initiative reflects a broader shift in U.S. defense priorities, moving resources from the Middle East to the Asia-Pacific region to address emerging threats.