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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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has confirmed that the US is now reducing its military deployment, and Europeans need to step up their involvement.
Algemeen Dagblad
The reduction of American aid troops for Europe has taken effect ‘immediately’. That is according to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. It is therefore essential that Europe now takes over these tasks. But if Europe were actually attacked, the United States would still do everything in its power to help, Rutte assures.
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