US tells Europe, Canada to boost NATO air and naval forces
The U.S. is urging European NATO allies and Canada to enhance their air and naval forces as it reduces its military contributions. U.S. Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich emphasized the need for allies to step up in response to a shift in U.S. military strategy. This change comes amid concerns about the potential withdrawal of U.S. support during crises.
- ▪The U.S. expects European NATO allies and Canada to increase their contributions of manned and unmanned aircraft and naval vessels.
- ▪General Alexus Grynkewich indicated that the U.S. plans to cut its military capabilities available to NATO in a crisis.
- ▪NATO does not anticipate that these changes will create defense gaps, as allies are expected to have sufficient capabilities.
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US tells Europe, Canada to boost NATO air and naval forcesSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxFILE PHOTO: Banners hang outside the NATO headquarters ahead of the a meeting of the alliance's foreign ministers, in Brussels, Belgium November 28, 2023. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File PhotoPublished Jun 03, 2026, 11:10 PMUpdated Jun 03, 2026, 11:10 PMBRUSSELS, June 3 - The U.S. expects European NATO allies and Canada to swiftly increase the number of manned and unmanned aircraft and ships they contribute to the alliance's defence plans as Washington steps back in these areas, a top U.S. general said on Wednesday.The statement by U.S. Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich, NATO's top commander and the head of U.S.
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