[U.S. Department of Defense Officially Applies to Rename as 'Department of War'] According to a report by Jinse Finance, on April 29, the Pentagon has officially submitted a renaming application, proposing to change the name of the 'Department of Defense' to the 'Department of War.' The estimated cost of the related adjustments is expected to exceed $50 million. It is reported that the Pentagon's Office of General Counsel has issued a related proposal to promote legal amendments to complete the formal renaming.