US begins review of military force presence in Europe
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| Canonical URL | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/us-begins-review-of-military-force-presence-in-europe |
| Publication time | Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:35:00 +0800 |
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US begins review of military force presence in EuropeSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxWashington has been clear with Europe that it wants NATO allies on the continent to take over primary responsibility for their own conventional defence as US focus shifts towards China. PHOTO: REUTERSPublished Jul 28, 2026, 11:35 AMUpdated Jul 28, 2026, 11:35 AMSet as preferred sourceWASHINGTON - The United States began reviewing its military presence in Europe on July 27, officials said, after US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told his NATO counterparts in June that Washington was planning such an analysis.“As the Secretary (Hegseth) laid out then, this will be a real review, designed to ensure that NATO is moving fast and irreversibly toward Europe taking primary responsibility…
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