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. forces in Europe, followed a decision by the Trump administration to shrink the pool of U.S. military capabilities available to NATO in a crisis. […]
The U.S. did not publicly disclose details of the planned reductions. But they include cuts across a broad range of capabilities, including refuelling aircraft, fighter jets, drones and navy ships, according to figures provided to Reuters by a military source. Läs artikel