US to cut air and naval assets deployed for NATO operations in Europe (opens original article in a new tab)

The US plans to reduce air and naval assets in Europe as part of a strategy to shift focus to other regions, prompting concerns about transatlantic security and NATO's defense plans.

• US plans to cut 50 fighter jets from NATO operations in Europe
• US will reposition aircraft carrier, bomber task force, and submarine
• NATO officials describe the reduction as improving long-term sustainability