US castigates Europe over defence spend as NATO reassures Asia
Hegseth said allies that refuse to increase defense spending will face a clear shift in U.S. support, while praising partners in Asia.
- U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized NATO allies while speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, drawing a contrast between European and Asian partners.
- Hegseth praised Asian countries for increasing defense spending and strengthening cooperation with Washington amid rising tensions with China.
- He said the United States and its Asian partners work together decisively when interests align and adjust pragmatically when interests differ.
- Western European officials rejected suggestions of weakness within NATO, maintaining that the alliance remains strong and resilient despite U.S. criticism.
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NewsmaxUS Castigates Europe Over Defense Spend as NATO Reassures Asia
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attends a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on US President Donald Trump’s budget request for the Department of Defense, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, June 11, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz The United States fired a fresh broadside at its NATO allies in Singapore over the weekend but Western European officials insisted the grouping remains resilient. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue, US…
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US castigates Europe over defence spending as Nato seeks to reassure Asian partners at Shangri‑La Dialogue
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