Pentagon's 2026 Defense Strategy Prioritizes Homeland Security and Calls for Increased Allied Responsibility

On January 24, 2026, the U.S. Department of Defense released its 2026 National Defense Strategy at the Pentagon in Arlington, United States. The strategy emphasizes prioritizing homeland security, deterring China, and reducing overseas military interventions. It also calls for increased burden-sharing by U.S. allies and aims to revitalize the U.S. defense industrial base. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlined these priorities as central to the nation's defense approach moving forward.