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US pushes for a rebalanced NATO with more European military spending and command

Feb 12, 2026- Feb 25, 202639 sources

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Summary

The United States is calling for a major shift in NATO, which it's calling 'NATO 3.0.' A top Pentagon official told European members they need to increase their combat capabilities and military spending, moving toward a 'partnership rather than dependency' with the US.

As part of this effort, the US is set to hand over two senior NATO command posts to European allies. This move is seen as a practical step to share the defense burden more evenly and rebalance power within the alliance.