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U.S. to Pull 5,000 Troops From Germany After Pentagon Order

The drawdown signals mounting pressure on European allies over their limited role in the Iran war.

A truck of the U.S. Army transports unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) at the xTech Edge Strike: Ground robotics technology evaluation of the U.S. Army at the Grafenwoehr training grounds on March 13, 2026 near Grafenwoehr, Germany.
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  • The Pentagon announced the drawdown Friday, saying about 5,000 troops will leave Germany over the next six to twelve months.
  • More than 30,000 U.S. personnel will remain in Germany, and major hubs such as Ramstein Air Base and Landstuhl medical facilities continue to anchor operations.
  • Pentagon officials described the step as a force‑posture review, while coverage linked it to President Trump’s clash with Chancellor Friedrich Merz over Iran and to threats to review troop levels in Italy and Spain.
  • NATO said it is working with Washington to understand the plan and urged Europe to invest more in defense, and Germany’s defense minister called the reduction foreseeable.
  • Chairs of the Armed Services committees warned the move could weaken deterrence against Russia, and the reduction would move U.S. troop levels closer to pre‑2022 figures after the post‑Ukraine buildup.