Pentagon’s Nato review preparing troop options for Hegseth by November 6

In the United States on 27 August 2026, the Pentagon's review of NATO was preparing troop options for Hegseth, due by 6 November. BelTA said this covers options for placing US troops in Europe. The Financial Times said the US rebuked Europeans over 'sea of red' military gaps. Gulf News said US Patriot missile stocks in Europe are 'beyond critical' as the Iran war drains the arsenal, and the Guardian said the war is draining the US navy budget while the US sends another aircraft carrier. The Jerusalem Post said Iranian attacks caused billions in damage to US intelligence sites and hardware.