Daily brief
The US plans to significantly cut the number of fighter jets and warships it provides for NATO operations in Europe, according to a New York Times report. The reduction, which could remove about a third of US combat aircraft assigned to the alliance, comes as NATO is racing to rearm ahead of a potential Russian threat by 2029. Sweden warned that Russia could seek to test NATO in the near term, while the Austrian military also cautioned about a possible attack on the alliance.
NATO will reduce its peacekeeping force in Kosovo, citing an improved security situation.
A NATO official acknowledged the conflict with Russia, as the alliance races to rearm ahead of a potential 2029 threat.