Hegseth’s review of Nato allies appears out of step with what they are already doing (opens original article in a new tab)

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized NATO allies and announced a review of their performance, while European leaders highlighted existing progress on defense priorities and spending. The review's goals and impact remain unclear, with NATO officials expressing uncertainty about its outcomes.

• U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized NATO allies and announced a Pentagon review of their performance.
• European leaders highlighted progress on defense spending, military equipment production, and security priorities since 2022.
• Hegseth's review aims to assess NATO's readiness and potential shifts in U.S. military presence and funding based on allies' performance.
• NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte emphasized ongoing European and Canadian defense spending increases but noted uncertainty about the review's outcomes.