Hegseth slams UK for lacking a defence plan – what he said (opens original article in a new tab)

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized European allies, including the UK, for not meeting defense spending targets and lacking a defense plan, warning that US contributions to NATO would become contingent on these targets being met. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte noted European members are committed to replacing US battlefield equipment.

• Pete Hegseth criticized UK and other European countries for not meeting defense spending targets and lacking a defense plan
• Hegseth warned that US contributions to NATO would depend on allies meeting spending targets
• NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte mentioned European members are committed to replacing US battlefield equipment