Pentagon's NATO review preparing troop options for Hegseth by November 6: Reuters
The review could lead to cuts or redeployments as NATO allies face questions about defense spending, basing rights and support for U.S. policy.
- On Thursday, senior European diplomats will meet U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby to seek reassurance amid uncertainty over the ongoing review of American troop deployments in Europe.
- Washington announced this six-month review in June after President Donald Trump vented anger at Europeans for failing to assist in the Iran war, pushing the continent to take primary responsibility for its own defense.
- Documents circulated by Washington over the summer included a 'terms of reference' and questionnaire aiming to advance 'NATO 3.0,' an alliance rededicated to clarity, rigor, and readiness.
- Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur said his country "shares the view that Europe needs to do more," even as other officials worry the review represents a "transactional approach" rather than genuine consultation.
- Roughly 80,000 U.S. troops currently remain in Europe, though uncertainty persists about whether the review will trigger further withdrawals or if Washington has already finalized its strategic decisions.
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The US wants European NATO partners to give their "direct and written" opinion on the concept of "Nato 3.0". Europe would have to take on more military responsibility. What is being asked exactly for questions is secret so far.
U.S. defence review presses NATO allies to prove they are taking the lead in Europe
The Pentagon on Thursday pressed U.S. allies at NATO to prove they are stepping up their defence of Europe as Washington shifts its attention to security challenges closer to home and in the Indo-Pacific region.
Pentagon asks NATO allies to do more as US shifts focus to Indo-Pacific
The Pentagon has asked NATO allies to take greater responsibility for Europe's conventional defence as the US reviews troop cuts. The push reflects Washington's shift towards home and Indo-Pacific priorities while testing allied readiness.
U.S. defense review presses NATO allies to prove they are taking the lead in Europe
The Pentagon on Thursday pressed U.S. allies at NATO to prove they are stepping up their defense of Europe as Washington shifts its attention to security challenges closer to home and in the Indo-Pacific region.
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