Pentagon slashes NATO combat commitments as Trump pushes Europe to defend itself
The Pentagon is reducing U.S. military capabilities available to NATO, aiming to shift more defense responsibilities to European allies. This reduction includes a significant cut in strategic bomber planes, fighter jets, and naval assets. The changes are framed as an opportunity for NATO allies to enhance their own defense spending and capabilities ahead of an upcoming summit.
- ▪The Pentagon plans to cut U.S. military capabilities for NATO by one-third to one-half.
- ▪This includes reductions in strategic bombers, fighter jets, and naval assets.
- ▪The changes are intended to encourage European allies to take greater responsibility for their own defense.
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NATO Pentagon slashes NATO combat commitments as Trump pushes Europe to defend itself Pentagon spokesman frames the reduction as an opportunity for allies to take primary responsibility for Europe's defense By Morgan Phillips Fox News Published May 28, 2026 6:30am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Ukraine mayor says NATO needs Kyiv’s battle-tested army Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi tells Fox News Digital that Ukraine’s battlefield experience, drone warfare innovation and wartime military adaptation are reshaping the future of NATO and European defense. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Pentagon recently informed European allies it plans to reduce some U.S.
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