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Hegseth says some Nato allies will fail as he announces US review of Europe forces

The US defence secretary's move follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance. Grouped from 11 articles across 9 sources.

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BBC NewsJun 18, 2026, 1:31 PM

Hegseth says some Nato allies will fail as he announces US review of Europe forces

The US defence secretary's move follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance.

NBC NewsJun 18, 2026, 9:20 AM

Hegseth lashes out at NATO allies and announces a review of U.S. forces in Europe

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out at NATO allies, announcing a Pentagon review of U.S. forces in Europe.

ABC AustraliaJun 18, 2026, 8:56 AM

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

He said that too many NATO allies failed to support the US on Iran in what he called a "shameful" denial of access, basing and overflight.

Al JazeeraJun 18, 2026, 12:52 PM

Pentagon chief announces review of US forces in Europe, slams NATO allies

Pete Hegseth says the review would last for up to six months and include consultations with Congress.

The Globe and MailJun 18, 2026, 11:01 AM

Hegseth criticizes NATO allies and announces a review of U.S. troops in Europe

U.S. Defense Secretary lambasted European allies for failing to provide U.S. forces access to bases in Europe to launch attacks on Iran, calling it ‘shameful’

Financial TimesJun 18, 2026, 11:17 AM

Hegseth unveils six-month review of US military presence in Europe

Defence secretary announced decision as he scolded Nato allies for failing to support Washington in Iran war

CNBCJun 18, 2026, 9:23 AM

Hegseth warns NATO allies that some nations will 'fail' U.S. defense review

The U.S. defense secretary also said it was "shameful" that European allies refused to give U.S. forces access to bases to strike Iran.

Al JazeeraJun 18, 2026, 10:32 AM

Hegseth slams NATO allies during roundtable meeting

Hegseth slams NATO allies during roundtable meeting

EuronewsJun 18, 2026, 8:25 AM

Hegseth says Europe must take the lead on building 'NATO 3.0'

US president Donald Trump has repeatedly pushed for European NATO allies to divert more money to defence spending.

The Straits TimesJun 18, 2026, 8:10 AM

Hegseth hails defence progress by NATO allies, says some must ‘do more’

This comes ahead of a summit with US President Donald Trump in July.

The Straits TimesJun 17, 2026, 11:44 AM

Allies filling gaps in NATO crisis forces left by US, Rutte says

BRUSSELS, June 17 - Other NATO members have increased their contributions to the alliance's crisis forces to fill many of the gaps left by U.S. cuts to its commitments, NATO chief Mark Rutte said on Wednesday.

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