US tells Europe, Canada to boost NATO air and naval forces
The US has urged European NATO allies and Canada to enhance their air and naval capabilities as it reduces its military contributions to the alliance. This shift comes amid ongoing criticism from President Trump regarding NATO's reliance on US forces for defense. NATO officials assert that no defense gaps are expected as allies are encouraged to utilize their existing capabilities.
- ▪US Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich emphasized the need for European allies and Canada to increase their military contributions.
- ▪The US plans to reduce its fighter jets and naval vessels available to NATO, leading to concerns among European nations.
- ▪NATO officials believe that allies already possess sufficient capabilities to fill the gaps left by the US.
2 outlets in our directory ran this story. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: centre. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ U.S. tells Canada, Europe to boost NATO air and naval forces as Washington steps back — The Globe and Mail
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| Canonical URL | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/us-tells-europe-canada-to-boost-nato-air-and-naval-forces |
| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:10:52 +0800 |
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US tells Europe, Canada to boost NATO air and naval forcesSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxUS President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticised NATO and told its European members they will have to take over primary responsibility for the conventional defence of the continent.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished Jun 03, 2026, 11:10 PMUpdated Jun 03, 2026, 11:28 PMListenBRUSSELS – The US expects European NATO allies and Canada to swiftly increase the number of manned and unmanned aircraft and ships they contribute to the alliance’s defence plans as Washington steps back in these areas, a top US general said on June 3.The statement by US Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich, NATO’s top commander and the head of US forces in Europe, followed a decision by US President Donald Trump’s…
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