Hegseth hails defence progress by Nato allies, says some must 'do more' (opens original article in a new tab)

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth acknowledged NATO allies' progress on defence spending but emphasized the need for some to do more, as the alliance faces challenges with military asset reductions and concerns over Europe's security posture

• US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth praised NATO allies for progress on defence spending but said some need to do more
• NATO reported a 20% increase in defence spending for 2025, though three European countries may miss the 2% GDP threshold
• US is reducing military assets available to NATO, raising concerns about Europe's vulnerability to Russia
• NATO will discuss supporting Ukraine during meetings alongside security discussions