US weighs significant cut to fighter jet presence in Europe for NATO operations: report (opens original article in a new tab)

US is planning to significantly reduce fighter jet presence in Europe for NATO operations, cutting F-16 and F-15E jets and reducing maritime reconnaissance planes and refueling tankers.

• US plans to reduce fighter jet presence in Europe for NATO operations
• F-16 and F-15E fighter jets will be cut from 150 to 100
• Maritime reconnaissance planes and aerial refueling tankers will also be reduced
• US aims to redeploy military assets including submarine and aircraft carrier