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· June 20, 2026
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Key takeaway This statement came after an announcement by US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
A statement was made by Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken regarding Europe's defense. He mentioned a timeframe for Europe to take full responsibility for its conventional defense. This statement came after an announcement by US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Hegseth announced a new review, though details of the review are not provided here. Further information on the statement and the review can be found in the Waco Tribune-Herald. The newspaper reported on the comments made by Francken and the announcement by Hegseth, providing more context on the situation.
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Category: local Published: June 20, 2026 Source: Waco Tribune-Herald Reading time: 1 min
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