Hegseth tells NATO US will review force presence in Europe
Hegseth said the review will test whether European allies can take over more of the alliance’s conventional defense, with U.S. reductions already taking effect.
- On Thursday, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month Pentagon review of American forces in Europe, criticizing allies for "free-riding" during a North Atlantic Council meeting in Brussels.
- Hegseth blasted European allies for failing to provide base access for strikes on Iran, stating US dues contributions are "contingent on other countries meeting their defence spending targets" of 5% of GDP.
- The Pentagon review follows a decision to scale back commitments to the Nato Force Model; Poland hosts up to 10,000 US troops, with Defence Minister WBadysBaw Kosiniak-Kamysz stating the US is open to Warsaw's offer for a permanent base.
- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte refused to criticize Hegseth, though he defended member nations by noting defence spending increased almost 20% last year while some countries remain "holding back a little bit."
- At the Ankara summit on July 7-8, allies will highlight progress toward the 5% GDP target, as Rutte expects nations to present concrete plans ensuring Nato moves "fast and irreversibly toward Europe leading" on security.
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Hegseth orders sweeping 6-month review of U.S. troops in Europe · American Wire News
War Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a scathing rebuke of NATO allies and announced a six-month review of U.S. forces in Europe. Hegseth spoke to officials at NATO headquarters in Brussels on Thursday, announcing that the outcome of the Pentagon review of American forces will hinge on how quickly European nations increase their own military self-reliance. NATO 3.0: Europe must take the lead. pic.twitter.com/9mosHqg0BD — Secretary of War Pete He…
NATO defaulters and European countries that frustrated America during the war against Iran are being held accountable. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth threatens to punish Europe with a troop withdrawal.
NATO: At the start of a NATO meeting in Brussels, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out fiercely at allies who, according to him…
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