Pentagon chief announces review of US forces in Europe, slams NATO allies (opens original article in a new tab)

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of troop deployments in Europe, threatening to withhold NATO dues if allies don't meet defense spending commitments, as the US reduces military capabilities available to the alliance in crisis situations.

• Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of US troop deployments in Europe
• US threatens to withhold NATO dues if allies don't meet defense spending commitments
• US is reducing military capabilities available to NATO in crisis situations
• NATO allies increased defense spending by $90 billion in 2024