Photo courtesy of Department of Defense The FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA 2026) places heavy emphasis on the Indo-Pacific, reflecting President Trump’s strategy of deterring China and strengthening U.S. regional power projection. As the annual bill that sets military funding and priorities, it codifies key executive orders, rebuilds military capacity, eliminates wasteful programs, and accelerates investment in advanced technologies such as drones and missile defense. The Senate’s executive summary underscores this regional emphasis, highlighting deterrence of China and expanded cooperation with allies. The bill fully funds the Pacific Deterrence Initiative baring reductions of U.S. forces or operational control in Korea without certification that such moves serve the national interest and are supported by independent risk assessments. The NDAA also expands regional partnerships by…
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