US Under Secretary for War Meets NATO Allies Amid European Posture Review

Under Secretary of War Elbridge Colby met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels to discuss European defense spending and the United States’ Europe Posture Review. The visit occurs as the US reevaluates its continental presence and defense priorities, potentially involving troop drawdowns. Colby also attended a meeting of the North Atlantic Council, NATO’s primary political decision-making body.

• Under Secretary of War Elbridge Colby met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels.
• Colby praised some European NATO allies for increasing defense spending.
• The visit coincides with the US Europe Posture Review and reassessment of its continental presence and defense priorities.
• Colby participated in a meeting of the North Atlantic Council.