The defense secretary is telling European leaders things they already know

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth doubled down on the Trump administration’s combative posture towards NATO on Thursday, announcing a six-month review of US forces in Europe and…

The comments offer new insights into the internal mechanics Trump administration have in mind for re-evaluating force levels on the continent.

Pentagon chief told NATO ministers in Brussels that Washington’s future posture on the continent will depend on how quickly Europe assumes greater responsibility for its own…

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of American military forces in Europe, pressing NATO allies to increase defense spending.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday hailed progress by NATO allies to meet defense spend-ing vows, but said some must “do more,” as he struck a conciliatory tone at an…

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out at NATO allies.

US defence secretary warns ‘free-riding’ Nato allies to meet spending commitments

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized NATO allies Thursday as he announced a six-month Pentagon review of American troop deployments in Europe,...

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out at NATO allies on Thursday, announcing a six-month Pentagon review of American forces in Europe whos...

Pete Hegseth says the review would last for up to six months and include consultations with Congress.

"Instead of tanks and fighters and air defenses, the focus has been on gender equity and climate change and defense austerity," he said, inaccurately.

Hegseth called NATO’s response to Iran “shameful” in his comments, while also railing against social issues in Europe.

The US is piling on the pressure ahead of a NATO summit next month as it seeks to make sure that allies make good on a pledge made last year to massively ramp up defence spending.

The U.S. Defense Secretary accused NATO allies of having a "shameful" response to the war in Iran.

Pete Hegseth criticizes NATO allies, announcing a review of U.S. forces in Europe contingent on their defense spending commitments.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth doubled down on the Trump administration's combative posture towards NATO on Thursday (US time), announcing a six-month review of US forces in…

The Pentagon is launching a six-month review of U.S. forces and bases in Europe, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday at a meeting of NATO defense ministers.

US defence secretary addresses allies in latest attempt to get Europe to raise military budgets

Defence Secretary says the US will review its troop presence in Europe within six months.