Event Brief
Top US official calls for ‘NATO 3.0’
Filed: Feb 12, 2026 at 3:09 PM ET
Summary: U.S. Undersecretary Elbridge Colby urges NATO allies to boost defense spending and take more responsibility.
WHO: Elbridge Colby
WHAT: Calls for a new version of NATO with increased defense spending
WHEN: Feb 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Brussels
WHY: To encourage European allies to enhance their defense capabilities
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