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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.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, NATO defense ministers, Undersecretary of Defense For Policy Elbridge Colby, and U.S. Congressional leaders
What
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.
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Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:52:28 GMT · 15h 39m ago
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the review is being launched due to allies' "shameful" inaction during the Iran war, their criticism of the U.S. campaign, denial of base access, and "freeriding" on America's support by not meeting defense spending targets.
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The six-month review could lead to significant changes in the U.S. force posture in Europe, potentially affecting the approximately 80,000 U.S. troops currently stationed there and requiring Congressional approval for drawdowns.
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