U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany, Pentagon Says
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- The Pentagon announced plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, redeploying them to the U.S. and other overseas locations, returning U.S. forces in Europe to 2022 levels before the Ukraine war.
- The Defense Department is canceling a Biden-era plan to station a missile-equipped artillery unit in Europe as part of this force posture review.
- The troop withdrawal is expected to be completed within six to 12 months, following an assessment of theater requirements and conditions on the ground.
- The reduction in Germany's military presence has been considered for several years, with some officials viewing the move as a response to recent German comments on the U.S. war in Iran.
