Multiple outlets report that the United States is considering significant reductions in the air and naval forces it makes available for NATO operations in Europe, citing a New York Times report. The proposed changes would scale back the number of fighter jets and other aircraft deployed for NATO missions, along with reductions to naval assets provided to support operations in the region. Some reporting describes reductions on the order of cutting fighter jet deployments by about a third and withdrawing aerial refueling tankers, although details vary in how outlets characterize the scope. The New York Times account, as repeated by other publications, also says additional U.S. military assets—including warships and bombers—could be reassigned as Washington presses European allies to take on more responsibility for conventional defense. Several sources link the reported adjustments to the run-up to a NATO summit in July, where allied planning and commitments may be discussed. Across the coverage, the central theme is a potential shift in how U.S. capabilities are allocated to NATO, affecting long-range strike support, surveillance support, and overall operational readiness for missions carried out from or through Europe.