NATO to shift 2 commands from U.S. to European leadership
8 days ago
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- NATO announces transition of two Joint Force Commands from U.S. to European leadership.
- Shift aims to share defense responsibilities more fairly within NATO, with European allies taking greater leadership roles.
- U.S. will retain the role of supreme allied commander Europe (SACEUR), reaffirming commitment to NATO.
- Trump administration's National Defense Strategy emphasizes NATO allies taking primary responsibility for Europe's defense.
- Leadership transitions for the commands will occur gradually over the next few years.
- Norfolk command (U.S.) to be led by a U.K. officer, focusing on Atlantic and Arctic protection.
- Italy to take over Joint Force Command Naples; Germany and Poland to share Joint Force Command Brunssum.
- U.S. will lead Allied Maritime Command, joining Allied Land and Air Commands under American leadership.
- SACEUR position remains held by an American officer, currently Air Force Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich.