Hegseth announces US review of Europe forces, says some allies will fail
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of US forces in Europe during a meeting of NATO defense ministers in Brussels. He criticized some NATO allies for failing to meet defense spending targets, stating, 'Some countries will fail, and others will pass with flying colors.' The review aims to enhance NATO's commitment to European security.
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Published 18 Jun 2026, 13:31 UTC · Updated 18 Jun 2026, 13:40 UTC
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