BRUSSELS, Belgium: A senior Pentagon official pressed NATO allies Thursday (Aug 27) to explain how they were stepping up to meet US demands to take responsibility for Europe's defence as Washington reviews its forces on the continent.President Donald Trump's administration has raised fears among allies that i

BRUSSELS, Belgium: A senior Pentagon official pressed NATO allies Thursday (Aug 27) to explain how they were stepping up to meet US demands to take responsibility for Europe's defence as Washington reviews its forces on the continent.President Donald Trump's administration has raised fears among allies that i

U.S. officials engage NATO allies on European defense responsibilities amid a review of American military presence and spending.

The Pentagon is pressing NATO allies to show how they're upping their defense of Europe as the U.S. focuses on security challenges elsewhere.

The Pentagon has asked NATO allies to take greater responsibility for Europe's conventional defence as the US reviews troop cuts. The push reflects Washington's shift towards home and Indo-Pacific priorities while testing allied readiness.

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The US wants European countries to take more responsibility for their own defence. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.