Hegseth announced review of U.S. forces in Europe, blasts "shameful" NATO allies
Trump “gave our allies a test to support America when we asked for their help, and too many failed it,” he added.
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Trump “gave our allies a test to support America when we asked for their help, and too many failed it,” he added. Washington has been clear with Europe that it wants NATO allies on the continent to take over primary responsibility for their own conventional defence as US focus shifts towards China. As part of that process the Pentagon has already told allies it is reducing the number of assets worldwide that it makes available for NATO operations.
Furthermore, Hegseth announced in Brussels a review of U.S. forces in Europe, and a 'NATO 3.0'. Despite the tough language, Mr. Hegseth did acknowledge strides by many members of NATO to ramp up their defences and said progress was being made. The US move has sparked fear it could leave Europe vulnerable in the face of an aggressive Russia as allies still rely on Washington for some key weaponry.
In addition, US President Donald Trump had lashed out against European allies over their response to his war in Iran. But there was hope the US peace deal with Tehran could help NATO put the bad blood behind it by the time alliance leaders meet in Turkey. “Too many allied capitals seem to still miss something in translation,” Hegseth said.
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Trump “gave our allies a test to support America when we asked for their help, and too many failed it,” he added.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesWashington has been clear with Europe that it wants NATO allies on the continent to take over primary responsibility for their own conventional defence as US focus shifts towards China.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesAs part of that process the Pentagon has already told allies it is reducing the number of assets worldwide that it makes available for NATO operations.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesHegseth announced in Brussels a review of U.S. forces in Europe, and a 'NATO 3.0'.
reliability moderate2/4 sourcesDespite the tough language, Mr. Hegseth did acknowledge strides by many members of NATO to ramp up their defences and said progress was being made.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe US move has sparked fear it could leave Europe vulnerable in the face of an aggressive Russia as allies still rely on Washington for some key weaponry.
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Hegseth blasts NATO allies, says U.S. will review forces in Europe.
according to Military Times +4US President Donald Trump had lashed out against European allies over their response to his war in Iran.
according to The Times of Israel +1But there was hope the US peace deal with Tehran could help NATO put the bad blood behind it by the time alliance leaders meet in Turkey. “Too many allied capitals seem to still miss something in translation,” Hegseth said.
according to The Times of Israel +1The reports said a submarine that can launch cruise missiles is also being taken out, along with one of two aircraft carrier groups. “By and large, we’ll be able to compensate for many things.
according to The Times of Israel +1"Instead of tanks and fighters and air defenses, the focus has been on gender equity and climate change and defense austerity.
according to NPR — World +1FRANCE 24's Dave Keating tells us more from Brussels.
according to France 24 English — World/InternationalThe review will depend on how fast European NATO allows take responsibility for their own security.
according to France 24 English — World/InternationalUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told NATO the Pentagon will conduct a review of its force presence in Europe within the next six months.
according to France 24 English — World/InternationalRutte said Europe and Canada had spent $90 billion extra compared to 2024.
according to The Times of Israel +1The Trump administration now wants a reboot of the 32-nation organization to turn it into a "NATO 3.0" capable of deterring any threat, Hegseth said.
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- US tells NATO it will review its force presence in Europe.France 24 English — World/International, Global News - World, Kyiv Post, The Hindu — International
- It does not intend to withdraw its nuclear weapons in Europe, which are key to NATO’s…NBC News — World, The Age - World, The Sydney Morning Herald - World
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- Hegseth said going forward Washington paying its dues to cover NATO organisational…The Hindu — International
- Hegseth said that from now on, Washington is paying its dues to cover NATO organizational…Kyiv Post, The Times of Israel
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- "Too many allied capitals seem to still miss something in translation," Mr. Hegseth said.The Hindu — International
- Hegseth, displaying an uncharacteristic flash of diplomatic mettle, did not name…i (iNews)
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- Hegseth is not a serious man, so few European leaders take him seriously.Fox News — Politics
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Despite the tough language, Mr. Hegseth did acknowledge strides by many members of NATO to ramp up their defences and said progress was…
omitted byCenterRight sidePublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sideRight sideThe US move has sparked fear it could leave Europe vulnerable in the face of an aggressive Russia as allies still rely on Washington for…
omitted byCenterRight sidePublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sideRight sideTrump “gave our allies a test to support America when we asked for their help, and too many failed it,” he added.
omitted byRight sidePublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sideCenterRight sideHegseth announced in Brussels a review of U.S. forces in Europe, and a 'NATO 3.0'.
omitted byRight sidePublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sideCenterRight sideWashington has been clear with Europe that it wants NATO allies on the continent to take over primary responsibility for their own…
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