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NATO's biggest special forces exercise in Europe takes place as US reduces support for allies

Some 3,000 elite troops from the US, the UK and 22 other nations are taking part in NATO's biggest special forces exercise in Europe even as Donald Trump reduces support to his allies.

First seen · 12:47 PM UTCMay 17, 2026

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NATO's biggest special forces exercise in Europe takes place as US reduces support for alliesSome 3,000 elite troops from the US, the UK and 22 other nations are taking part in NATO's biggest special forces exercise in Europe even as Donald Trump reduces support to his allies.
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