Defending the Homeland, shaking up allies, and deterring China: Key takeaways from the new US defense strategy

RT

January 24, 2026

The US War Department unveiled its new National Defense Strategy on Friday, signaling significant shifts in the country’s military posture.

Titled ‘Restoring peace through strength for a new golden age of America’, the plan outlines the Pentagon’s stance towards China, Russia, and other “cunning adversaries,” as well as its approach to allies and main priorities.

Here are the key takeaways from the new strategy:

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