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Navy Chief Backs Bigger NATO Role

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July 12, 2026

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Navy Chief Backs Bigger NATO Role

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle says NATO's naval alliances remain strong as the US shifts more responsibility to allies while focusing on capabilities only the US Navy can provide. He says the Navy is accelerating autonomous systems, preparing for growing competition in the Arctic and protecting global sea lanes as critical priorities for US national security. (Source: Bloomberg)

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· Jul 7, 2026

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· Jul 6, 2026

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Related coverage for "Navy Chief Backs Bigger NATO Role": Modern Diplomacy — Can NATO Defend the Arctic as Russia Expands Military Power?. NDTV — 'Have To See': Trump Keeps NATO Allies On Tenterhooks With Troop Cut Plans. Atlantic Council — European allies can boost NATO unity at the Ankara summit by accelerating eastern flank deterrence. TASS — Europe to take more responsibility for itself, Ukraine in 'NATO 3.0' — Rutte. CNN — Poland says US troop reductions in Europe are 'clearly coming'. Daily Sabah — EU, NATO chiefs call for stronger European defense on eve of Ankara summit