Hegseth tells NATO US will review force presence in Europe (opens original article in a new tab)

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth acknowledged NATO allies' progress on defense spending but emphasized the need for some to increase their contributions, as NATO faces challenges in meeting spending targets and adjusting to US military reductions.

• US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praised NATO allies for progress on defense spending but said some need to 'do more'
• NATO reported a 20% increase in defense spending by Europe and Canada in 2025 compared to 2024
• Three European countries may fail to meet the 2% defense spending threshold this year