Pentagon’s Department of War name change will cost $63.8 million
The Pentagon has formally proposed changing its legal name from the Department of Defense to the Department of War, estimating the rebranding will cost $63.8 million. The move, initiated by an executive order from President Donald Trump, aims to restore the pre-1947 name and has already seen partial implementation. While supporters view it as a return to historical tradition, critics question the cost and aggressive symbolism. The Pentagon is attempting to minimize expenses by using existing supplies before transitioning to new branding.
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Pentagon’s Department of War name change will cost $63.8 million Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxSupporters of the change have framed it as restoring historical nomenclature dating back to the pre-1947 War Department. PHOTO: REUTERSPublished Apr 29, 2026, 08:05 AMUpdated Apr 29, 2026, 08:05 AMWASHINGTON – The Pentagon has formally asked to change its legal name from the Department of Defence to the Department of War, a move the agency estimates will cost more than US$50 million (S$63.80 million). The Pentagon’s Office of General Counsel posted its proposal to change the law to rename the department, even though the new name has been deployed since Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth issued guidance following President Donald Trump’s September executive order.
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