Pentagon Weighs Smaller 5,000-Troop Cut in Europe, Eyes Eastern Flank
The Pentagon is considering a scaled-back reduction of roughly 5,000 US troops in Europe out of its 80,000-strong force, well below the 25,000 drawdown initially feared by NATO allies. Most reductions are expected to affect Germany amid tensions between German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and US President Donald Trump, while NATO’s eastern flank could see reinforcements ahead of Secretary of War…
The Pentagon is considering a smaller reduction in US troop numbers across Europe, with cuts likely to fall well below the 25,000 initially anticipated by some European allies, according to a report from Bloomberg. The expected withdrawal of around 5,000 US troops from the continent would mark a significant shift in the military presence, which currently stands at roughly 80,000 personnel.
This news comes amid a review of US troop deployments in Europe, which has raised concerns about Washington’s commitment to European security in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Pentagon had previously announced plans to reduce its military presence in Germany and cancel a planned troop deployment to Poland, before launching a broader review in July.
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