US President Donald Trump is pushing to rename the Department of Defense ad the Department of War, a move that could cost the US government up to £1.5 billion ($2 billion).
The proposed change would require Congressional approval and a massive overhaul of the Pentagon's signage, digital infrastructure, letterheads, badges, and websites. Officials, however, warn that the renaming effort, while framed as restoring the military's 'core mission' may divert funds from operational priorities.
