U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged European allies to take greater responsibility for the defense of their continent and assist in reshaping NATO into what he described as a “hard line military alliance.”
According to reports from the Independent and the New York Post, Hegseth made the statement on Thursday. The Independent reported that Hegseth “says America’s European allies must lead their own defense and help turn NATO into a 'hard line military alliance.'"
The New York Post reported that Hegseth said America’s allies in Europe must “take the lead” on the defense of their own continent and help turn NATO into “a read hard-line military alliance.”
No further details regarding the specifics of this proposed “NATO 3.0” reboot were provided in the available sources. The call for increased European leadership comes as NATO continues to address ongoing security concerns related to the conflict in Ukraine and broader geopolitical challenges.
There was no mention of specific actions or timelines for implementing these changes. The sources focused solely on Hegseth’s statement and the general call for a shift in responsibility within the alliance.
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