New Combat Doctrine: Washington Moves to Replace "Defense" with "War"

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act for 2027 with a record budget of $1.15 trillion.

The bill included a controversial proposal to officially rename the "Department of Defense" to the "Department of War," alongside increases in salaries and active-duty troop levels.

The legislation aims to elevate military and technical cooperation with Israel to the level of "integration" in the fields of artificial intelligence and missile defense.

It authorizes long-term contracts for the development of fighter jets and destroyers while imposing strict restrictions on technology imports from China, Russia, and Iran.

The bill sparked sharp political division—drawing opposition from Democrats—due to the allocation of $73 billion to fund operations related to a potential war with Iran.

The bill also incorporated social and voting-related provisions linked to the "American Rescue Plan," further complicating the path to its final enactment.