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Quadrennial Defense Review
The Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) is a legislatively-mandated review of Department of Defense strategy and priorities. The QDR will set a long-term course for DOD as it assesses the threats and challenges that the nation faces and re-balances DOD's strategies, capabilities, and forces to address today's conflicts and tomorrow's threats.

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2014 Quadrennial Defense Review

2014 Quadrennial Defense Review

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Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Strategy, Plans and Force Development Discusses QDR

Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Strategy, Plans and Force Development Discusses QDR Transcript

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