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Pentagon slashes NATO combat commitments as Trump pushes Europe to defend itself
The Pentagon has informed NATO allies of plans to reduce U.S. military capabilities available to the alliance during crises, shifting defense responsibilities to Europe. The Trump administration aims to cut certain assets by one-third to one-half, including bombers and naval forces, ahead of a NATO summit in Ankara. European officials express concern over the pace and clarity of these changes.
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