According to Defense News, Department of Defense will unveil its National Defense Strategy on Jan. 19.
Speaking to reporters at the Pentagon, Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis said a significant part of the strategy will remain classified, but promised to make at least part of the document open to the public.
“There will be a classified one that is relatively thick; there will be a shorter one that will basically lay it out unclassified, and we’ll get those copies to you,” Mattis said.
The National Defense Strategy is the second in a series of major reviews coming from the Trump administration, following quickly on the heels of its National Security Strategy, released December 18. While the National Security Strategy spoke in broad terms, the National Defense Strategy represents a chance for the Pentagon to get into specifics about its role and vision for the future.
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) will release its new National Defense Strategy (NDS) next week. This plan will explain the country’s main goals for keeping the nation safe and strong. It is expected to focus on improving military strength, modern technology, and dealing with new challenges such as cyber threats and global tensions with countries like China and Russia.
Officials say the new strategy will also highlight the importance of working with allies, using innovation, and staying ready for any kind of threat. The announcement comes at a time when global security issues are growing, making this strategy an important update for the nation’s defense plans.
Following the National Defense Strategy, the Pentagon will also unveil the Ballistic Missile Defense Review and Nuclear Posture Reviews in February.