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Hegseth announces in Brussels a review of U.S. forces in Europe, and a 'NATO 3.0'

NPR News · Jun 18, 2026, 8:59 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out at NATO allies on Thursday, announcing a review of American forces in Europe, and calling for a reboot of the organization to turn it into a "NATO 3.0."

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