# National Defense Strategy 2026

The End of the American Umbrella: Washington Signals Radical Military Drawdown in Europe

The United States is initiating a major reduction of its military assets in Europe, including a one-third cut to fighter jet numbers and the total withdrawal of aerial tankers. This shift, driven by the 'NATO 3.0' doctrine, aims to end European over-reliance on the U.S. military as Washington pivots resources toward the Indo-Pacific.