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The Pentagon this week began a formal review of America\u2019s military footprint in Europe to determine the level of U.S. troops and firepower necessary to meet its commitment as a NATO ally.<\/p>\n

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The European Posture Review is a major reevaluation of U.S. military presence and strategy in the region and is ultimately intended to shift much of the defense burden to the alliance\u2019s European members. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the six-month study in June at a meeting of NATO defense ministers in Brussels.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis will be a real review, designed to ensure that NATO is moving fast and irreversibly toward Europe taking primary responsibility for its conventional defense,\u201d Undersecretary of Defense Elbridge Colby said Monday on X. \u201cThe outcome of this review will be an acceleration of NATO\u2019s transition to a stronger, more equitable and sustainable alliance.\u201d<\/p>\n

President Trump has long criticized European allies for \u201cfree-riding\u201d on U.S. protection and called for accelerated military spending throughout the alliance. Tensions between the White House and NATO increased after several European allies restricted the U.S. from using their bases and airspace for its military campaign against Iran.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe review will further the goal of fully restoring NATO\u2019s character as a powerful warfighting organization \u2014 a NATO 3.0,\u201d Mr. Colby said. \u201cThis will put NATO on the track for lasting, sustained success, especially as we confront simultaneous challenges across theaters.\u201d<\/p>\n

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NATO officials in Brussels appear to be cautiously pragmatic about the Trump administration\u2019s plan to restructure America\u2019s military role in the alliance. Secretary-General Mark Rutte said last month that NATO will always be a transatlantic alliance.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut we need a stronger Europe in a stronger NATO, through increased defense spending and defense production,\u201d he said. \u201cSecretary Hegseth was very clear about the need for a NATO 3.0, an alliance rebooted for the modern age. On that we all agree.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr. Colby said the Pentagon review will ensure that the U.S. force posture in Europe reflects the Trump administration\u2019s security and defense priorities.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe review will provide a range of options along these lines based on strategic rigor, a strong empirical baseline and a clear sense of geopolitical and military realities,\u201d he said. \u201cI look forward to working closely with [U.S. Air Force] General Alexus Grynkewich, the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, on this critical effort.\u201d<\/p>\n

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