NATO's European member states have already partially compensated for the reduction in the US contribution to the alliance's force model, and work is ongoing to close the remaining gaps.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte made this statement to journalists in Brussels, ahead of a meeting of defense ministers of the alliance's member countries.
Washington had previously informed its allies of its intention to reduce its contribution to NATO's force model - a military planning system that defines the forces and assets that states should be prepared to provide to the alliance.
According to Rutte, the reduction in US participation stems from the need for the United States to simultaneously consider its commitments in several strategic directions.
He stressed that the NATO force model is primarily a planning tool and does not automatically reflect the actions of allies in the event of an armed conflict.
"In the event of war, all allies, including the United States, will make maximum use of available capabilities," he said.
The Secretary General added that, while some work is needed in individual areas, the alliance is "in good shape."
