US Plans Significant Reduction of Fighter Jets and Warships for NATO Operations in Europe

WASHINGTON, — June 12, 2026 : The United States has formally proposed a significant reduction in the military assets it contributes to NATO operations in Europe, marking a major shift in the alliance's force posture and burden-sharing arrangements. According to a document shared with European allies earlier this month, Washington intends to scale back several key military capabilities currently allocated under the NATO Force Model, including fighter aircraft, surveillance platforms, aerial refueling tankers, naval strike assets, and bomber forces. The planned reductions are part of a broader effort by the United States to encourage European NATO members and Canada to...