US to Transfer Leadership of Two NATO Commands to European Allies

The United States plans to transfer leadership of two key NATO regional commands—Naples in Italy and Norfolk in Virginia—to European officers, specifically Italy and Britain. This move aligns with President Donald Trump's push for European allies to assume greater defense responsibilities. While the US will reduce its direct command roles, it will maintain control over NATO's core air, land, and sea commands and the Supreme Allied Commander Europe position. The transition aims to strengthen NATO by promoting a more European-led alliance amid evolving security challenges.