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flag Under Secretary Elbridge Colby defended a new defense strategy focused on China and homeland security, urging NATO allies to take greater defense responsibility.

flag Under Secretary of Defense Elbridge Colby testified before the Senate on March 3, 2026, defending the new National Defense Strategy, which shifts focus toward homeland defense and deterring China, while urging NATO allies to shoulder greater conventional defense responsibilities in Europe. flag He described the approach as "NATO 3.0," emphasizing burden sharing and strategic clarity, though critics including Senators Wicker and Reed questioned the strategy’s omission of Taiwan, downplayed European security, and perceived contradictions with recent military actions in the Middle East. flag The hearing highlighted concerns over the strategy’s relevance amid rising threats from Iran, Hezbollah, and nuclear challenges from China, Russia, and North Korea.

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