Allies filling gaps in NATO crisis forces left by US, Rutte says
Rutte said Europe can replace some U.S. capabilities as allies prepare to cover gaps in NATO crisis forces.
- On Wednesday, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that U.S. force cuts do not mean the United States is stepping back from Europe, countering widespread concerns about diminished alliance commitment.
- Washington informed allies last month of its decision to shrink the pool of committed military capabilities, expecting European nations to take "primary responsibility" for their own conventional defense.
- Reductions include cutting one-third of the 150 U.S. fighter jets designated for NATO to 99, while maritime patrol aircraft fall from 26 to 15 and refuelling aircraft from 79 to 63.
- Other NATO members have increased contributions to crisis forces to fill gaps, with Rutte saying, "Historically this was overly reliant on the U.S. Now the U.S. has adjusted its pledged contributions and other Allies have stepped up to contribute more."
- NATO leaders prepare for a July 7-8 summit in Ankara with President Donald Trump, where concerns persist that the conflict with Iran could overshadow discussions on defense spending commitments.
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For Europeans and Canadians, this could mean that they have to do more in the conventional field.
The US has drastically reduced its military commitments to NATO. According to SPIEGEL information, Britain is the main player. The Federal Government has been holding back so far.
The United States has withdrawn its commitment to NATO's military contributions, but the Secretary-General of NATO stresses that America does not turn away.
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