The US Secretary of Defense urged European countries on Saturday to increase their defense efforts during a speech at the American military cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer in Normandy.
Pete Hegseth spoke in front of the graves of American soldiers who fell during the Battle of Normandy. He recalled that each ally had contributed its share of sacrifice in 1944 and stated that America must lead the way but that partners must act «shoulder to shoulder».
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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday called for a balanced approach to the transfer of wartime operational control to South Korea that honors long-standing U.S. military roles.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced in Brussels a six-month review of American military presence in Europe. The move follows several allies, including Spain, refusing to support the war against Iran.
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Eric Geressy, strategic advisor to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, traveled to Vilseck to consult on the future of US forces in Germany.
South Korea and the United States have agreed to strengthen cooperation in areas of mutual security interest, including the transfer of wartime operational control and alliance modernization.
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The NATO meeting in Helsingborg ended with assurances of the alliance's strength. Secretary General Mark Rutte stressed continued US commitment.