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Britain's senior NATO command position could face pressure

A question about Germany's growing defence effort raises the possibility of Britain losing a senior allied command post.

Question

Could Britain lose the Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe position to Germany as German defence spending increases?

Short answer

That is considered possible if Britain fails to address its defence problems.

Notes

Losing the post and further influence are presented as possibilities if Britain fails to improve its defence position. This is a conditional warning about future standing within the alliance, with no agreed transfer identified.