
US plans to cut bombers, firefighters and warships available to Europe in time of war: report
The US plans to reduce its military resources available to NATO allies in Europe during times of crisis. This includes cutting the number of strategic bombers by half and reducing fighter jet deployments by a third. The decision reflects a shift in US defense strategy, emphasizing a decrease in military presence that has been in place since the Cold War.
- ▪The US will cut the number of strategic bombers available to NATO by half.
- ▪Fighter jet deployments to Europe will be reduced by a third.
- ▪The US Navy will no longer provide nuclear submarines to NATO.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 22 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 centre, 2 lean right.
- ▪ Report: U.S. To Cut Strategic Bombers and Warships Available to NATO — Real Clear Defense
- ▪ US plans to cut strategic bombers, warships available to NATO in a crisis, Spiegel reports — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
- ▪ US to cut fighter jets and warships available to EU in crisis, Spiegel says — Investing.com — News
- ▪ US plans to cut strategic bombers and warships available to NATO in a crisis, Spiegel reports — Straits Times — World
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| Canonical URL | https://nypost.com/2026/05/26/us-news/us-plans-to-cut-bombers-firefighters-and-warships-available-to-europe-in-time-of-war-report/ |
| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 12:54:02 -0400 |
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US News US plans to cut bombers, firefighters and warships available to Europe in time of war: report By Kathleen Joyce Published May 26, 2026, 12:54 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The US is set to reduce the number of bombers, fighter jets and warships available to NATO allies during times of crisis, according to a new report. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth informed senior NATO officials in Brussels last week that the US would shrink its available resources for the bloc, including cutting the number of strategic bombers by half, German news outlet Spiegel reported. The number of US fighter jets deployed would be cut by a third, American envoy Alexander Velez-Green told NATO members, according to the outlet.
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