Pentagon has ‘kicked off’ review of US force posture in Europe

The Pentagon has begun a review of U.S. military troop presence, force posture, and basing across Europe, announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and confirmed by Under Secretary Elbridge Colby. The process, part of a broader effort to align with U.S. strategic goals and NATO’s conventional defense responsibilities, will involve consultations with allies, Congress, and military commands, but no immediate troop changes or timelines have been specified.