The United States under secretary of defense for policy is a high level civilian official in the United States Department of Defense. The under secretary of defense for policy is the principal staff a
Elbridge A. Colby
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Portrait of Dr. Fred C. Ikle, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy
Elbridge Andrew Colby is an American national security policy professional who is the under secretary of defense for policy since April 9, 2025. He previously served as deputy assistant secretary of d
Under Secretary of Defense for Policy
…Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Seal of the Department of Defense Flag of an under secretary of defense Incumbent Elbridge Colby since 9 April 2025 United States Department of Defense Office of the Secretary of Defense Style Mr. Under Secretary Reports to Secretary of Defense…
Colby with Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Deputy National Security Advisor Pavan Kapoor in May 2025. Colby considers India to be a model ally.
Colby with members of the Japanese Diet in April 2025
Colby with South Korean Deputy Defense Minister Cho Chang-rae in May 2025