NATO Allies to Assume Conventional Defense Role Amid Shift in US Strategy
US European Command Chief Air Force Gen. Alexus Grynkewich testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee, stating that European countries will take the lead in defending themselves by 2035. The prediction comes as the US seeks to free up resources for other theaters, such as the Indo-Pacific. Grynkewich also noted that the revised NATO defense plan will be completed this summer, and that the US military’s force posture in Europe has changed with the withdrawal of one brigade combat team. The development has sparked debate over the future of US-European relations, with some lawmakers expressing concerns about the potential impact on US commitment to the region. Breaking Defense.