00:00The United States is reportedly planning to scale back the number of aircraft and warships it contributes to NATO operations
00:07in Europe, according to the New York Times.
00:10The report says the changes would reduce NATO's capabilities for long-range strikes, surveillance and aerial refueling.
00:19Under the plan, the number of U.S. fighter jets assigned to NATO could fall from about 150 to 100.
00:25It also reports that maritime surveillance aircraft would be cut, and all eight aerial refueling tankers currently based in the
00:34region would be withdrawn.
00:35Washington is also reportedly considering redeploying a carrier, a missile submarine and other naval assets supporting NATO missions.
00:44U.S. European Command has said it is right-sizing its contribution to NATO, but has not provided further details.
00:51The move comes as President Donald Trump continues to press European allies to spend more on their own defense and
00:58reduce reliance on U.S. support.
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