U.S. Defense Review Announces $845B NATO Spending Warning

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a Pentagon-led review of American forces in Europe, expressing concerns over defense spending among NATO allies. He criticized some nations for not supporting efforts in the Iran war and emphasized a minimum defense commitment of 3.5% of GDP from allies. Last year, the U.S. spent an estimated $845 billion on defense compared to $559 billion for the rest of NATO combined. This review aims to enhance NATO's responsibility on European defense amidst concerning relations within the alliance.