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Defense.gov | Jun 18, 2026

War Department Review to Ensure 'NATO 3.0' Becomes Europe-Led Defense Alliance

War Department Review to Ensure 'NATO 3.0' Becomes Europe-Led Defense Alliance

The War Department plans a review of its posture and footprint in Europe to determine how the U.S. is supporting NATO, how partners are supporting NATO and whether what's happening on the ground reflects what President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of War Pet…

The War Department plans a review of its posture and footprint in Europe to determine how the U.S. is supporting NATO, how partners are supporting NATO and whether what's happening on the ground reflects what President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth believe the alliance should be.