According to the BBC, US Defense Secretary Hegseth has announced a review of American military forces across Europe as the US scales back its commitment to NATO's high-readiness rapid response force. Hegseth's statement suggests some European allies will need to significantly increase their defense spending and military capabilities, or risk falling short of the alliance's collective security requirements.

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