Hegseth says some Nato allies will fail as he announces US review of Europe forces (opens original article in a new tab)

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized NATO allies for insufficient defense spending and announced a review of US forces in Europe, aiming to shift security responsibility to Europe. NATO officials noted increased defense spending but acknowledged challenges in replacing US military commitments.

• US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized some NATO allies for not meeting defense spending targets
• Hegseth announced a six-month review of US forces in Europe, called Nato 3.0, to ensure Europe leads on security
• NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte noted a €90bn increase in defense spending last year and said Europeans are replacing US resources