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Hegseth Launches Review Of U.S. Military Presence In Europe. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has launched a six-month review of U.S. forces in Europe as Washington pushes NATO allies to do more on defense. The review will examine troop deployments, military bases, access rights and other aspects of America’s force posture across Europe. Speaking at a NATO defense ministers’ meeting in Brussels, Hegseth said the assessment would test whether allies are doing enough to strengthen their own military capabilities. He described the effort as part of a vision for a stronger “NATO 3.0,” with European nations taking the lead on conventional defense. The announcement follows recent U.S. plans to reduce its military footprint, including the withdrawal of around 5,000 troops from Germany. Hegseth also warned that future U.S. contributions to NATO’s common budget could depend on whether allies meet defense spending commitments. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called the review “completely acceptable” and said it was logical for Washington to reassess its military posture. The review comes ahead of next month’s NATO summit, where President Donald Trump is expected to press allies to turn spending pledges into military readiness.
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