The Senate Armed Services Committee advances a proposed rebranding of the U.S. Department of Defense to the “Department of War” as part of its work on the fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Multiple outlets report that Republicans on the committee move the change forward in their version of the annual defense policy bill, adding language intended to formally rename the department. The Hill adds that the change is included following closed-door deliberations and reflects the Trump administration’s stated preference for the “Department of War” terminology. Navy Times, Military Times, and Air Force Times similarly state that the committee backs the name change in its committee-passed NDAA text, bringing the proposal closer to becoming law. The sources do not describe the committee’s final approval vote details or provide information on whether the change faces opposition in subsequent Senate or House consideration. As the bill progresses, the renamed-department proposal would require further action beyond committee approval to be adopted through the full legislative process.