Trump signs defence policy bill
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President Donald Trump signed the National Defence Authorisation Act for Fiscal Year 2026 on December 18, 2025.
Why it matters
The National Defence Authorisation Act for Fiscal Year 2026 was signed into law on December 18, 2025. The Act authorizes fiscal‑year appropriations for the Department of War, Department of Energy national‑security programmes, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, the Intelligence Community, and other executive departments and agencies. The Act outlines a 'sense of Congress on Defence Alliances and Partnerships in the Indo‑Pacific region' and highlights broadening U.S. engagement with India, including through the Quad. A signing statement directs the Department of War to pursue a 'Peace Through Strength' agenda and to strengthen the defence industrial base.
Implications
- • Authorizes FY2026 appropriations for the Department of War, Department of Energy national‑security programmes, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, the Intelligence Community, and other agencies.
- • Establishes a congressional 'sense' endorsing expanded U.S. engagement with India, including via the Quad, as a statutory policy signal for agency activity.
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