The Trump administration is reportedly considering a substantial reduction in U.S. military assets assigned to NATO operations in Europe, according to a New York Times report cited by two senior European officials.
The report said the proposed changes would reduce the number of fighter aircraft, surveillance planes, and support assets available to NATO.
According to the report, additional reductions could involve redeploying a missile submarine, an aircraft carrier, several warships, and other aircraft supporting carrier operations. One bomber group assigned to European defense could also be reassigned.
Reuters reported that NATO and the U.S. Department of Defense did not immediately comment on the claims. The report follows recent indications that the U.S. intends to "rightsize" its NATO commitments.
The proposed shift aligns with President Donald Trump's longstanding position that European allies should increase defense spending and rely less on American military support.
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