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NDS
The National Defense Strategy (NDS) is a document published by the U.S. Department of Defense that outlines how the military will protect the nation's interests and confront global challenges. It sets priorities and guidance for the armed forces.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
The National Defense Strategy (NDS) is a foundational, congressionally mandated strategic document produced by the U.S. Department of Defense, articulating the DoD's approach to achieving national security objectives, addressing global threats, and providing strategic guidance for force structure, readiness, and modernization across the U.S. military.
BACKGROUND
The National Defense Strategy (NDS) is produced by the United States Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and is signed by the United States Secretary of Defense as the United States Department of Defense's (DoD) capstone strategic guidance. The NDS is required by law that mandates the secretary of defense to publish a "strategic framework" to address “priority missions of the Department of Defense” and the “assumed strategic environment.” It should “support the most recent National Security Strategy (NSS) report of the President." In theory, the NSS provides guidance for the DoD to outline military planning, military strategy, force posturing, force constructs, force modernization, etc. It is expected to be produced every four years, with an "unclassified summary" made available to the public.
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- National Defense Strategy
- DoD Strategy
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- Defense Strategic Guidance
USAGE NOTE
The NDS serves as the primary strategic framework that informs subsequent military planning, resource allocation, and operational decisions across all branches of the U.S. armed forces.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to NDS.
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A global security and aerospace company that develops and integrates advanced technologies for military applications, including secure communication systems, network-centric operations, cyber defense, and precision navigation solutions for defense platforms.
Specializes in aerospace, defense, and security technology, providing advanced solutions in areas such as cyber operations, secure communications, C4ISR systems, and autonomous navigation for military and intelligence communities.
Focuses on providing C4ISR, tactical communication networks, cybersecurity, and secure computing solutions for defense and intelligence customers, enabling secure data exchange and situational awareness in complex military environments.
A technology innovator providing advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. Their work includes secure communications, C4ISR systems, electronic warfare, and navigation solutions essential for modern military operations.
A multinational defense, security, and aerospace company that develops cutting-edge technologies for military applications, including advanced electronics, cyber intelligence, secure communications, and integrated mission systems for network defense.
A global technology leader for the aerospace, defense and security markets, providing secure communication systems, radar, navigation technologies, and cyber protection solutions critical for national defense and military command and control.
A Swedish aerospace and defense company that offers products and services ranging from military aircraft to command and control systems, electronic warfare, and secure communication solutions for robust network defense capabilities.