The United States initiates review of U.S. military presence in Europe, planning to reduce defense spending within NATO

Hegseth told European defense ministers in Brussels on Thursday morning that the Pentagon is launching a six-month review of the size of U.S. military forces stationed in Europe, as part of an effort to reduce America's role in NATO defense. According to The Washington Post, the U.S. will also cut the number of fighter jets, drones, and other weapons available for global emergencies. Hegseth used the NATO meeting to criticize European allies for their long-standing reliance on American security guarantees. The ongoing review reveals that the Trump administration is pushing to redefine America’s commitment to European defense, which could have implications for NATO troop deployments and crisis response capabilities.

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