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Pentagon policy chief tells NATO allies U.S. wants European-led defense of continent
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Fusion42 · 28 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. Pentagon policy chief announced a six-month review of U.S. troop deployments aimed at enabling a more European-led defense of the continent, emphasizing NATO's need to adapt and shift burden within the alliance.
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The U.S. is pushing for Europe to take the lead in its own defense, signalling a shift in who drives NATO strategy and resource allocation. You must now watch how this shift opens new collaboration or procurement avenues within European defense markets.
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