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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month Pentagon-led review of American forces in Europe, warning that some NATO allies will fail while others pass with flying colors as Washington pushes a 3.5% of GDP defense-spending benchmark and seeks closer European burden-sharing, including access to bases for Iran strikes, to accelerate NATO’s shift of primary defense responsibility to Europe.
The Trump administration has escalated its investigation into Senator Mark Kelly, converting it into an official military Command Investigation over his speech critical of the president, raising concerns about political persecution and constitutional boundaries.
The Pentagon is reviewing the US's role in the AUKUS security pact with the UK and Australia, which involves developing hypersonic weapons and nuclear submarines to counter China's influence. The review, led by policy chief Elbridge Colby, reflects internal debates about the deal's strategic value and its impact on US naval strength, amid concerns from some lawmakers and allies about the partnership's future and implications.
The replacement for the Minuteman III nuclear arsenal, managed by Northrop Grumman Corp, has exceeded its $95.8 billion budget due to pandemic-related costs and inflation, with the total program cost now estimated above $131 billion. The Pentagon is conducting a review, triggered by the cost overrun, to justify the program's importance. The modernization program, named Sentinel, includes upgrading 450 missile silos and their command infrastructure, and purchasing trucks, training, command buildings, and 659 missiles. Despite the cost overruns, the program is deemed necessary for the future of the US nuclear deterrent.