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European members of NATO have reportedly filled the gaps in military capabilities that were left by the United States, although strategic bombers remain a primary area the alliance is still working to address.
A new report by Greenpeace indicates that European NATO member states surpass Russia in several significant military capabilities. This assessment highlights the comparative strengths of NATO's European contingent.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that Poland is a record-holder in defense spending among NATO countries, as European NATO members and Canada collectively increased their defense expenditures by 20% in 2025.
Iran has called for accountability regarding NATO's alleged complicity with the United States in a war that began with US-Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28, citing extensive cooperation between European NATO members and the US.
Spain's Prime Minister dismissed reports that the Pentagon threatened to suspend the country from NATO, while other European NATO members reportedly opposed the alleged US threat.
Following the announcement of a significant reduction in US military contributions, European NATO allies are urgently working to fill gaps in defense capabilities in anticipation of a potential Russian attack.
While not planning to withdraw troops, American forces are encouraging European NATO members to develop their own defense capabilities, presenting a new equation for the alliance.