Published Jun 19, 2026, 10:01 AM EDT
Hegseth does not attend many NATO meetings, and he left Thursday’s gathering of defense ministers early.
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By Lorne Cook
Published Jun 19, 2026, 10:01 AM EDT
Pentagon Chief’s Review Appears Out of Step With What NATO Allies Are Already Doing
Hegseth does not attend many NATO meetings, and he left Thursday’s gathering of defense ministers early.
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Hegseth announced a six-month Pentagon review threatening U.S. NATO funding cuts, but European allies already increased defense spending $90B+ in 2025 and are buying air defense systems and weapons. The review signals U.S. commitment uncertainty while Europe accelerates military-industrial investment for 2030 readiness.
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