The United States is reviewing the principles of cooperation with European allies and intends to abandon the previous model of supporting their defense. US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Monday stated this in his remarks delivered at the US Naval War College, in Newport.

“For example, we are redefining our relationship with Europe, ending the era of subsidized defense,” Hegseth said.

In his words, Washington has reviewed these approaches it has followed for the past 80 years.

Now, European allies must “bear primary responsibility for their own theater,” Hegseth added.