Hegseth blasts NATO members, announces review of US forces in Europe - Reuters

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced a six-month military review of the US force posture in Europe during a NATO defense ministers meeting in Brussels. This initiative, termed NATO 3.0, involves a comprehensive evaluation of US military presence. Hegseth criticized NATO members and indicated that the Pentagon intends to reduce its forces in the region, specifically targeting the number of fighter jets and strategic assets currently deployed across Europe to optimize the military footprint.