US Sounds Out NATO Allies over Europe Force Review
The review will produce at least four force-posture options as U.S. officials press allies to share more of the defense burden, officials said.
- On Thursday, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby met NATO ambassadors in Brussels to discuss a strategic review of troop posture aimed at fostering a more European-led defense of the continent.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the six-month review in June following tensions over European responses to the conflict with Iran and Washington's strategic pivot toward China.
- The Pentagon maintains 80,000 troops in Europe and has already begun reducing assets available for NATO defense plans, while Washington previously shifted 5,000 troops from Germany to neighboring Poland.
- NATO chief Mark Rutte cited progress in allied defense spending, while diplomats described the Brussels meeting as "mainly sounding out," emphasizing that European nations are stepping up contributions.
- Some European representatives question whether the review represents genuine consultation or a tactical maneuver, as officials await options for Hegseth by November 6 ahead of December completion.
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US defense review presses NATO allies to prove they are taking the lead in Europe – WTOP News
BRUSSELS (AP) — The Pentagon on Thursday pressed U.S. allies at NATO to prove they are stepping up their defense of Europe as Washington shifts its attention to security challenges closer to home and in the Indo-Pacific region. The U.S. has begun cutting the forces it has stationed in Europe — around 80,000 are still...
The US wants European NATO partners to give their "direct and written" opinion on the concept of "Nato 3.0". Europe would have to take on more military responsibility. What is being asked exactly for questions is secret so far.
U.S. defence review presses NATO allies to prove they are taking the lead in Europe
The Pentagon on Thursday pressed U.S. allies at NATO to prove they are stepping up their defence of Europe as Washington shifts its attention to security challenges closer to home and in the Indo-Pacific region.
Pentagon asks NATO allies to do more as US shifts focus to Indo-Pacific
The Pentagon has asked NATO allies to take greater responsibility for Europe's conventional defence as the US reviews troop cuts. The push reflects Washington's shift towards home and Indo-Pacific priorities while testing allied readiness.
What are the European alliance partners on the NATO 3.0 project? A US questionnaire provides for new debates in Brussels - especially because it also contains explosive questions.The US expects the NATO allies to be clear about their positioning on defence issues and sent questionnaires in the course of the ongoing review of their troop presence in Europe. With the request, the allies were "to consult directly and in writing" in connection with …
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