US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a review of the US military presence in Europe during a meeting with NATO defense ministers in Brussels. He emphasized the need for European countries to increase their military budgets and indicated that the US might reduce its military forces in nations that spend the least on defense. Hegseth also criticized some NATO members for not allowing their airbases to be used by US jets during military operations.
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US Defense Secretary Addresses NATO Allies on Military Spending
During a meeting with NATO defense ministers in Brussels, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called for increased military spending among European allies. He announced a review of the US military presence in Europe and suggested potential reductions in force numbers for countries that do not meet defense spending expectations.
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Pete Hegseth accuses Nato countries of ‘free riding’ in combative address
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US Defense Secretary Addresses NATO Allies on Military Spending