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Elbridge Colby

Elbridge Colby

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  • Jul 6

    US to send 5,000 additional troops to Poland within three months, permanent base decision expected within a year

    Poland will receive additional American soldiers within three months, while negotiations on a permanent US base continue, with a decision likely in six to twelve months.

  • Jul 2

    Poland’s Security Chief Says Suspended US Troop Rotation Will Be Completed, Permanent Base and Nuclear Sharing Under Discussion

    After talks in Washington, Polish National Security Bureau head Bartosz Grodecki stated that the halted rotation of a US armored brigade to Poland is not in question and will be finished, while both a permanent base and Nuclear Sharing remain on the table.

  • Jun 19

    Hegseth announces six-month review of US military presence in Europe after allies refused Iran strike support

    US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told NATO defense ministers that allies who denied access for strikes on Iran failed a test, and announced a 6-month review of American forces in Europe.

  • May 26

    Trump Administration Plans Drastic Cuts to U.S. Military Commitments to NATO, Shifting Conventional Defense Burden to Europe

    The Trump administration has informed NATO allies of plans to drastically reduce U.S. military capabilities available to the alliance, including cutting fighter jets by a third, halving strategic bombers, and withdrawing all submarines, according to a report by Der Spiegel.

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