Key facts
- The United States has launched a six-month review of its military presence in Europe.
- The review's objective is to ensure Europe takes primary responsibility for its conventional defense.
- US Under Secretary of Defense Elbridge Colby stated the review aims for a stronger, more equitable, and sustainable alliance.
- US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the review in June.
- The review will consult with NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, European allies, and Congress.
The United States has initiated a six-month review of its military presence in Europe, signaling a potential shift in defense responsibilities within the NATO alliance. US Under Secretary of Defense Elbridge Colby stated the review is designed to ensure NATO moves "fast and irreversibly toward Europe taking primary responsibility for its conventional defense," aiming for a "stronger, more equitable, and sustainable alliance."