Europe’s military buildup earns rare American praise
NATO's top military commander, Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, expressed confidence that European allies can manage their own defense needs as the U.S. shifts focus toward the Pacific. This transition is driven by potential security challenges involving China and Russia.
Why it matters
Signals a significant shift in global security strategy as the U.S. rebalances military assets to counter potential threats in the Indo-Pacific while encouraging European self-reliance.
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HIYA AND WELCOME TO GLOBAL SECURITY. It’s day three of the Farnborough International Airshow, and our final dispatch from the U.K. (for now). We’re checking in on NATO’s efforts to backfill American weapons, the battle between Congress and the defense industry that has dominated the airshow’s sidelines and Canada’s jump into Europe’s new sixth-generation fighter jet program.
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U.S. Air Force Gen. Alexus Grynkewich rides aboard a M5A1 Stuart tank during Tanks in Town in Mons, Belgium, on Aug. 31, 2025. | Tristan Cookson/U.S. Navy
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