US plans to shrink forces available to NATO during crises, sources say
The US is reportedly planning to reduce the number of forces it can deploy to NATO during crises. This decision comes amid ongoing criticism from the Trump administration regarding European allies' military spending. The move may impact NATO's collective defense capabilities.
- ▪The US plans to shrink the forces available to NATO during crises.
- ▪The Trump administration has criticized European allies for not spending enough on their militaries.
- ▪This decision could affect NATO's collective defense capabilities.
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US plans to shrink forces available to NATO during crises, sources sayTrump's administration has repeatedly slammed European allies for not spending enough on their militaries and relying on the US for defense. Follow us on GoogleA German Army serviceman talks to US Army servicemen during NATO tests of the new counter-drone technologies in Pabrade training area, Lithuania May 15, 2026.(photo credit: Ints Kalnins/Reuters)
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