1. The process of reducing the size, budget, personnel, or capabilities of a country's military forces
The government announced military downsizing to reduce defense spending.
O governo anunciou uma redução das forças armadas para diminuir gastos com defesa.
2. Restructuring of military operations to achieve greater efficiency with fewer resources
Military downsizing led to the closure of several overseas bases.
A redução das forças armadas resultou no fechamento de várias bases no exterior.