US Urges NATO Allies to Boost European Defense Spending Amid Force Review

The Pentagon is pressing NATO allies to increase their contributions to Europe's defense, as the U.S. reviews its force posture on the continent, potentially leading to troop reductions. U.S. Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby emphasized that European allies should take primary responsibility for conventional defense, aiming to strengthen deterrence. This shift could significantly alter the alliance's burden-sharing dynamics.