The Pentagon announced it is reducing the number of US Brigade Combat Teams in Europe from four to three, returning troop levels to 2021 figures. This move aims to encourage European allies to take on greater regional defense responsibilities.

The Pentagon said on Tuesday it was cutting the number of US Brigade Combat Teams stationed in Europe from four to three, returning troop levels to those seen in 2021 as Washington presses European allies to assume greater responsibility for regional defence. The move will temporarily delay the deployment of additional US forces to Poland.