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2026 NDS: National Defense Strategy

The 2026 National Defense Strategy (NDS), released by the U.S. Department of War (.gov) on January 23, 2026, marks a major strategic shift towards "America First" principles, prioritizing homeland defense and the Western Hemisphere. It focuses on deterring China through enhanced Pacific technology"supercharging" the U.S. defense industrial base, and demanding allies take greater responsibility for their own regional security.

SUDOC number: D 1.2:ST 8/7/2026

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ONLINE version: 2026 NDS: National Defense Strategy