US Department of War announces six-month review of American force posture in Europe (defence24.com)

• Hegseth announced six-month review of US troop presence in Europe.
• Review aims to advance NATO 3.0 concept: European leadership in defence.
• NATO must return to a 'hard alliance' with real deterrence.

"US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of American military presence in Europe during a NATO defence ministers meeting on 18 June 2026. The review aims to assess progress towards shifting primary responsibility for European defence to European countries under the NATO 3.0 concept."