US Urges NATO Allies to Add Aircraft and Naval Vessels as It Withdraws Assets
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 3
US Urges NATO Allies to Add Aircraft and Naval Vessels as It Withdraws Assets
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 3
Summary
General Alexus Grynkewich said Europe and Canada should replace departing US capabilities with more aircraft — both manned and unmanned — and additional naval vessels.
The request reflects a US pullback from Europe, with Washington identifying areas allies could bolster now and in the near term to cover the gap.
Aircraft and maritime forces were singled out as the most immediate capabilities NATO partners can expand, pointing to a shift of more regional defense burden onto Europe and Canada.