USA: Hegseth Demands Europeans Expand Their Defense Capabilities

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has once again called on European NATO partners to significantly enhance their own defense capabilities. The remarks were made during a ceremony commemorating the 82nd anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy, held at the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer.

Hegseth stressed the importance of collective security, stating, "America must lead the way, and we will, but our allies must stand shoulder to shoulder with us." He invoked the historical significance of the D-Day landings as a testament to the power of allied cooperation in achieving security objectives.

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America must lead the way, and we will, but our allies must stand shoulder to shoulder with us.

During his address at the cemetery, Hegseth articulated a clear security doctrine: "Peace is guaranteed only through strength." While referencing the need for robust defense, the Defense Secretary did not directly address ongoing conflicts in regions such as Iran or Ukraine during his speech.

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Peace is guaranteed only through strength.