Army may slash 90,000 troops as Pentagon faces budget cuts and strategic shake-up: report

The proposed Army cuts come in the wake of Secretary Rubio's call for increased European NATO spending

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The U.S. Army is quietly considering slashing up to 90,000 active-duty troops — a massive reduction that could bring the force down to as few as 360,000 soldiers, according to a report from Military.com. 

The move comes as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pushes for an 8% cut to the Pentagon’s budget and as the military shifts its focus away from Europe and counterterrorism missions.

The potential cuts are in line with defense leaders' goal to reshape the Army into a smaller, faster and more high-tech force better suited for future conflicts, particularly in the Pacific where China is seen as a growing threat.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is aiming to cut the Pentagon's budget by 8%. (Andrzej Iwanczuk/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

"We are building more combat power while reducing staff and overhead. End Strength might even go up," Army spokesperson...Read more and see video here.