US Defense Department May Be Renamed ‘Department of War’

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The US Department of Defense might soon be called the Department of War. President Trump plans to sign an order on to make this change. He feels 'defense' sounds weak and wants the name to show strength. The department was called Department of War from 1789 to 1945. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth supports the change. He wants the department to have a 'warrior ethos'. The name change needs Congress approval to be permanent. Trump believes the old name reminds people of US victories in World Wars I and II. (Updated 5 Sep 2025, 13:17 IST; source: link)

Key Points

• The US Department of Defense might soon be called the Department of War
• President Trump plans to sign an order on to make this change
• He feels 'defense' sounds weak and wants the name to show strength