Hegseth blasts NATO members, announces review of US forces in Europe
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth criticized NATO members for inadequate defense spending during a meeting in Brussels on June 18, 2026, calling the alliance a 'paper tiger.' He announced a six-month review of US forces in Europe, emphasizing that some nations could fail this assessment as European allies must take greater responsibility for their own defense.
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Published 18 Jun 2026, 08:56 UTC · Updated 18 Jun 2026, 09:01 UTC
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