US plans major cut to jets, warships for NATO operations in Europe, NYT reports

The United States plans to start cutting dozens of aircraft and several warships assigned to NATO operations in Europe, the latest move in a series of cuts to the American military presence on the continent. The New York Times first reported on the cuts, citing European defense officials and parts of a written document shared by the United States with its allies.

The United States plans to significantly reduce the aircraft and warships it makes available for NATO operations in Europe, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing two senior European officials. The decision would limit NATO’s ability to launch long-range strikes and conduct surveillance, the report said. The U.S.