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2026-09-18 09:56:10
[US Media: Pentagon Studies Withdrawal of Approximately 25,000 US Troops and Equipment from Europe, Potentially the Largest Reduction Since the Cold War] (1) According to NBC News, citing official statements, the Pentagon is studying the feasibility of withdrawing approximately 25,000 US troops, along with fighter jets, warships, and weapons, from Europe. (2) The report states that the Pentagon is studying a radical plan to withdraw fighter jets, warships, weapons, and tens of thousands of military personnel from Europe, reducing the total US troop presence in Europe by about one-third, or approximately 25,000. (3) Some sources within the television station revealed that the withdrawal could even reach half, reducing the current 80,000 troops stationed in Europe to 40,000. If implemented, this would be the largest reduction in the US military presence in Europe since the end of the Cold War. (4) The report points out that the withdrawal mainly involves Germany, where approximately 36,000 US troops are stationed, as well as Italy and Spain. The leadership of these countries previously refused to unconditionally support the US military action against Iran. (5) The report revealed that General Alexis Greenkevich, commander of U.S. European Command, will brief Defense Secretary Hergsays this week on possible troop reduction plans. (6) The final recommendations will be submitted to Hergsays on November 6 and are planned to be submitted to U.S. President Trump for approval thereafter.
