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The United States signaled a major reorientation of NATO's future responsibilities, demanding that Europe assume the bulk of the alliance's conventional defense, including ground forces and combat aircraft, by 2027.This directive aligns with a national security strategy by former President Donald Trump, who previously criticized Europe for insufficient defense investments and questioned the reliability of some allies.Commander of the Armed Forces Michael Claesson expressed confidence that the United States will not abandon NATO's Article 5, despite Trump's intense criticisms and pressure for increased European defense spending and readiness.
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