Trump signs $1tn annual US defense bill without fanfare

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by ReutersDecember 19, 2025 at 01:31 AM

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Donald Trump signed the $1 trillion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2026 into law. The bill authorizes $901 billion in military spending, exceeding Trump's request, and addresses defense policy, troop pay, and geopolitical threats. The NDAA includes provisions for $800 million in aid to Ukraine over two years, support for Baltic security, and limits on reducing U.S. troop presence in Europe. Despite Trump's reservations about European security, the bill passed with bipartisan support. The signing was a low-key event, unlike previous ceremonies. Trump supported the bill as it codified aspects of his executive orders, including funding for missile defense and eliminating DEI programs at the Pentagon.

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