European military leaders are developing a 5 to 10-year strategy to reduce NATO’s reliance on the United States

The largest military nations in Europe are formulating strategies to assume increased responsibilities for the continent’s defense, reducing reliance on the U.S.

This includes a proposal to the Trump administration for a gradual transition over the next five to ten years, as reported by the Financial Times on Thursday.

The UK, France, Germany, and Nordic countries are participating in these informal yet organized talks, according to four European officials cited by the newspaper.