Hegseth announces review of U.S. forces in Europe, blasts "shameful" NATO allies
The Pentagon is launching a six-month review of U.S. forces and bases in Europe, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday at a meeting of NATO defense ministers, shortly after he accused allies of "shameful" inaction during the Iran war.
TL;DR
- The Pentagon is conducting a six-month review of U.S. forces and bases in Europe.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized NATO allies for "shameful" inaction during the Iran war.
- The "NATO 3.0" initiative aims for European countries to take primary responsibility for continental defense.
- The review follows congressional concerns over recent U.S. troop withdrawals from Europe.
- Allies are criticized for "freeriding" and not meeting defense spending targets.
- NATO allies are urged to address shortfalls in weapons production capacity at the upcoming summit.