Pentagon has ‘kicked off’ review of US force posture in Europe
Defense NewsWednesday, July 29, 2026 at 6:37 PM
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The review follows repeated calls by Trump administration officials for European allies to assume greater responsibility for NATO’s conventional defense.
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The review follows repeated calls by Trump administration officials for European allies to assume greater responsibility for NATO’s conventional defense.
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Defense News published: Pentagon has ‘kicked off’ review of US force posture in Europe
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