Pentagon reduces number of US Army brigades in Europe from four to three
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The Pentagon has reduced the number of brigade combat teams in Europe from four to three. As a result, the deployment of American troops to Poland has been temporarily delayed.
Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell stated that the US has reduced the total number of American brigade combat teams stationed in Europe from four to three, UNN reports.
The US Department of Defense has reduced the total number of Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs) stationed in Europe from four to three. This returns us to 2021 BCT levels in Europe. This decision was the result of a comprehensive, multi-layered process focused on the deployment of US forces in Europe. This results in a temporary delay in the deployment of US forces to Poland, which is an exemplary US ally
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The Pentagon, according to him, "will determine the final posture of these and other US forces in Europe based on further analysis of US strategic and operational needs, as well as our allies' own capacity to provide forces for the defense of Europe." "This analysis is designed to advance President Trump's 'America First' agenda in Europe and other theaters of operation, including by incentivizing and enabling our NATO allies to assume primary responsibility for the conventional defense of Europe."
Earlier, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reportedly spoke with Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, and the Pentagon "will maintain close contact with our Polish counterparts while conducting this analysis, specifically to ensure that the United States maintains a strong military presence in Poland." "Poland has demonstrated both the capability and the resolve to defend itself. Other NATO allies must follow this example," the statement said.
The Pentagon reportedly "will provide more information at the appropriate time and under appropriate circumstances."
Addendum
Prior to this, US Vice President JD Vance urged Europe not to panic over the delay in sending American troops to Poland.
When asked about US President Donald Trump's plans regarding troop numbers in Poland, Vance replied that the administration is focused on promoting "European independence and sovereignty."
"Poland is capable of defending itself with significant support from the United States," Vance said.
The US Vice President at the same time denied that the administration is reducing the number of troops in Poland.
"We have delayed the deployment of troops that were supposed to be sent to Poland," Vance said. "This is not a reduction. It is simply a standard rotation delay that sometimes happens in such situations."
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