Prawie 160 żołnierzy w bazie Lackland Air Force Base w Teksasie zachorowało na grypę. Fala zachorowań nastąpiła niecałe dwa miesiące po zniesieniu obowiązku szczepień przez sekretarza obrony Pete'a Hegsetha. Odsetek zaszczepionych spadł z blisko 100% do 40%.
US-Iran talks in Switzerland to implement a peace deal were cancelled as Hezbollah targeted Israeli forces and Israel conducted airstrikes in south Lebanon. The cancellation occurred amidst the most violent exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah since the last ceasefire.
US Senators are proposing to withhold Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's travel funds until the Pentagon releases overdue reports on civilian harm investigations, including a deadly strike on an Iranian school and strikes near Venezuela.
ABD ve İran, Pakistan aracılığıyla 14 maddelik bir savaş durdurma mutabakatına vardı. Mutabakat, Lübnan dahil savaşın sona erdirilmesi, Hürmüz Boğazı'nın açılması ve ABD'nin İran'a uyguladığı deniz ablukasının kaldırılmasını içeriyor. Yeni müzakereler 60 gün sürecek.
NATO savunma bakanları, Ankara Zirvesi öncesi Brüksel'de toplandı. ABD Savunma Bakanı Hegseth, İttifak'ın 'fabrika ayarlarına' dönerek Avrupa savunmasına odaklanmasını istedi. Mali katkı tehdidiyle savunma harcaması artışı baskısı yapıldı.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month Pentagon review of US forces in Europe, linking its outcome to European allies taking greater responsibility for their own security. He criticized allies for failing to provide access for potential attacks on Iran and for focusing on gender equality and climate change over defense budgets.
Parlamentares americanos expressam preocupação com os altos custos da guerra iniciada em fevereiro e o uso de munições valiosas. O Pentágono alerta que recursos estão se esgotando e pode solicitar fundos emergenciais.
EU-Ratspräsident Antonio Costa sorgte mit Kontakten zu Russland für Verärgerung bei einem EU-Gipfel. Deutschland nannte es einen "Affront". Costa verteidigte die Kontaktaufnahme zur "Vorbereitung" möglicher Verhandlungen. Bulgarien droht mit Veto gegen Sanktionen.
Nearly 160 troops sickened in a flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, prompting a temporary reinstatement of the flu shot requirement for recruits. The outbreak follows the Pentagon's decision to end mandatory flu vaccinations.
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of America's military presence in Europe, linking future deployments and funding to NATO members meeting Washington's demands. Hegseth criticized European allies for restricting base and airspace access during the US war with Iran, calling it "shameful" and putting US troops at risk. The review comes as the US is already scaling back forces.
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of America's military presence in Europe, linking future deployments and funding to NATO members meeting US demands. He criticized allies for restricting base and airspace access during the US war with Iran, calling it "shameful" and putting US troops at risk. The review will examine force posture and basing, with potential reductions in US dues for countries not spending "with urgency."
Over 150 recruits at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with influenza, weeks after the defense secretary ended mandatory flu vaccinations for the military. Air Force officials have now ordered vaccinations for recruits as a containment measure.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a review of US military presence in Europe, linking future troop numbers and NATO dues to allies' defense spending. He criticized "free riding" and "shameful" inaction on using airbases for strikes against Iran, threatening force reductions in low-spending nations.
Stephen Feinberg, deputy undersecretary of defense, wields significant power in Trump's Pentagon, overshadowing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Feinberg, founder of Cerberus Capital Management, has unprecedented control over procurement and invests taxpayer dollars in defense companies, raising conflict of interest concerns.
US-Verteidigungsminister Pete Hegseth äußert sich kurz vor dem Nato-Gipfel in Brüssel kritisch über die Bündnispartner. Dies steht im Kontrast zu den konzilianten Tönen von Präsident Trump beim G7-Gipfel.
Nato-Verteidigungsminister trafen sich in Brüssel zur Vorbereitung des Gipfeltreffens in Ankara. Ein zentrales Thema war der angekündigte Teilabzug von US-Streitkräften aus Europa, was Bedenken hinsichtlich der Abschreckungsfähigkeit der Allianz aufwirft. Nato-Generalsekretär Rutte versuchte, Sorgen zu zerstreuen, während Bundesverteidigungsminister Pistorius die Notwendigkeit einer Kompensation für die abgezogenen US-Kräfte betonte.
US-Verteidigungsminister Pete Hegseth kritisiert militärische Nachlässigkeit bei NATO-Verbündeten und kündigt Überprüfung der US-Truppenpräsenz in Europa an. Deutschland und Ukraine planen gemeinsames Luftverteidigungssystem. Großbritannien will 150.000 Drohnen liefern.
Die EU verlängert ihre Wirtschaftssanktionen gegen Russland erstmals um zwölf Monate. Bulgarien droht mit Veto. Deutschland will mit der Ukraine ein Luftverteidigungssystem bauen. Die USA überprüfen ihre Truppenpräsenz in Europa.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of troop deployments in Europe and threatened to withhold NATO dues from allies not meeting defense spending commitments. The review aims to shift primary defense responsibility to Europe, with reductions in US military capabilities already in effect.
US Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth criticized NATO as a 'paper tiger' and 'one-way street,' urging a return to its military roots. He announced a six-month review of US troop deployment in Europe and stressed the need for increased defense spending among allies.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized allies for underfunding NATO and relying too heavily on the US, announcing a review of American forces in Europe. Britain's defense plan is delayed, and allies are reluctant to support US actions in Iran.
Tại hội nghị bộ trưởng quốc phòng NATO, Bộ trưởng Quốc phòng Mỹ Pete Hegseth tuyên bố liên minh "đã là hổ giấy" và kêu gọi cải tổ thành "NATO 3.0" để đối phó với mọi mối đe dọa, nhấn mạnh Mỹ sẽ đầu tư 1.500 tỷ USD cho quốc phòng năm 2027.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized NATO allies for not providing access to bases for potential attacks on Iran and for focusing on social policies over defense, announcing a 6-month review of US forces in Europe contingent on Europe's security responsibility.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized NATO allies for insufficient military spending and lack of support for the US war in Iran, threatening troop withdrawal and reduced contributions. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed confidence in alliance resilience, while Germany's Defense Minister requested more time to adjust.
