Hegseth slammed Europe for prioritising what he called liberal ideals over practical defence needs as he lambasted the alliance’s defence chiefs in a rare appearance at the NATO HQ in Brussels.
Hegseth announces review of US forces in Europe as he lambasts NATO allies in Brussels meeting
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Thu 08:27 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
Pete Hegseth calls for a NATO reset. Announces a review of US forces in Europe. "Some people won't make it"
Thu 08:36 - Al-Monitor
Hegseth blasts NATO members, announces review of US forces in Europe
Thu 08:41 - ANSA Mondo
Hegseth, review of US presence in Europe in 6 months, perhaps less
Thu 08:50 - Handelsblatt Politik
NATO: Hegseth announces review of US troop presence in Europe
Thu 09:09 - France 24
Pentagon chief Hegseth tells NATO US will review its military presence in Europe - France 24
Thu 09:20 - NBC News
Hegseth lashes out at NATO allies and announces a review of U.S. forces in Europe - NBC News
Thu 09:44 - Middle East Eye
Hegseth announces review of US troop deployment in Europe
Thu 09:45 - France 24
US tells NATO it will review its force presence in Europe
Thu 10:02 - n-tv Politik
NATO is not a “one-way street”: Hegseth wants to comprehensively examine the US troop presence in Europe
Thu 10:16 - ANSA Top News
Hegseth, 'the allies' no to the use of bases in Europe is a shame'
Thu 10:16 - ANSA Mondo
Hegseth, 'the allies' no to the use of bases in Europe is a shame'
Thu 10:16 - ANSA Mondo
Hegseth, 'the allies' no to the use of bases in Europe is a shame'
Thu 10:20 - ANSA Mondo
Hegseth: 'The allies' no to the use of bases in Europe is a shame'
Thu 10:23 - El Mundo (ES)
US announces "NATO review 3.0": a six-month review of its military presence and bases in Europe
Thu 10:50 - Washington Examiner
Hegseth announces ‘NATO 3.0’ review of US force posture in Europe
Thu 11:17 - Financial Times
Hegseth unveils six-month review of US military presence in Europe
Thu 11:27 - Fox News
Hegseth announces 6-month review of American forces in Europe, blasts NATO allies for putting troops 'at risk'
Thu 12:00 - The New York Times
Hegseth Berates NATO Allies for ‘Shameful’ Response to U.S. War in Iran - The New York Times
Thu 12:08 - Reuters
Hegseth blasts NATO members, announces review of US forces in Europe - Reuters
Thu 12:35 - U.S. Department of War (.gov)
Remarks by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth at the 2026 NATO Defense Ministerial in Brussels (As Delivered) - U.S. Department of War (.gov)
Thu 12:51 - The Hill
Hegseth announces review of US forces in Europe, rips NATO allies - The Hill
Thu 12:51 - The Hill
Hegseth announces review of US forces in Europe, rips NATO allies
Thu 12:52 - Al Jazeera English
Pentagon chief announces review of US forces in Europe, slams NATO allies
Thu 12:56 - Al Jazeera
Pentagon chief announces review of US forces in Europe, slams NATO allies - Al Jazeera
Thu 13:19 - C-SPAN
Hegseth Criticizes NATO Allies As He Announces U.S. Troops Review in Europe - C-SPAN
Thu 13:31 - BBC Europe
Hegseth says some Nato allies will fail as he announces US review of Europe forces
Thu 13:46 - Breaking Defense
Hegseth announces six-month review of US force posture in Europe - Breaking Defense
Thu 14:02 - Air & Space Forces Magazine
Hegseth Launches Review of US Military Presence in Europe, Taking Aim at ‘Free-Riding’ NATO Allies - Air & Space Forces Magazine
Thu 14:07 - upi.com
Hegseth announces review of U.S. forces in Europe as part of NATO reform - upi.com
Thu 14:31 - Time Magazine
Hegseth Announces Review of U.S. Troops in Europe and Scolds NATO Allies Amid Rift - Time Magazine
Thu 16:36 - Courthouse News
Hegseth blasts NATO allies, says US will review forces in Europe - Courthouse News
Thu 16:43 - U.S. Department of War (.gov)
War Department Review to Ensure 'NATO 3.0' Becomes Europe-Led Defense Alliance - U.S. Department of War (.gov)
Thu 17:52 - CBS News
Hegseth announces review of U.S. forces in Europe, blasts "shameful" NATO allies - CBS News
Fri 02:45 - AP News
Hegseth attacks NATO allies and announces a review of US forces in Europe - AP News
Fri 03:48 - Euronews
Hegseth announces review of US forces in Europe as he lambasts NATO allies in Brussels meeting
Fri 03:48 - Euronews.com
Hegseth slams NATO allies and announces review of US forces in Europe - Euronews.com