US planning to slash warships and fighter jets available to Nato in crisis
The United States is planning to cut crucial military contributions available to Europe should members of the Nato alliance be called to action.
The move would see fighter jets, warships, and strategic bombers becoming less readily available when needed.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly briefed top officials at the Nato headquarters last week, according to German outlet Der Spiegel.
The framework would see Washington cutting its commitments to the Nato Force Model, which sets out how national forces are made available to alliance members in times of crisis or conflict.
US Envoy Alexander Velez-Green seemingly said during the behind-closed-doors meeting the US would be cutting fighter jet commitments by a third, while the US Navy will be making fewer destroyers available.
He also added the US would no longer provide any submarines to Europe.
The changes mean that Europe would have to provide its own reconnaissance drones.
Refuelling aircraft, which are crucial to long-range missions, are also at risk under the new plans.
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