Top NATO commander joins briefing on review of US defence engagement in Europe

NATO's top commander, US Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich, took part in a virtual briefing on Friday for Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby on potential approaches to a review of US troop deployments in Europe.



US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a review in June of America's troop deployments in Europe and threatened to withhold some US dues to NATO if "free riding" allies did not meet their defence spending commitments.



Grynkewich took part in Friday's meeting in his capacity as head of the US European Command "as Europe continues to take more and more responsibility for its defence, and as the Alliance continues to strengthen and transition to 'NATO 3.0'", a NATO spokesperson said.



A document seen by Reuters shows the review will create at least four sets of options for Hegseth, with Friday's briefing contributing to shaping the possibilities on the table.