US EditionGermany Makes Historic Military Move with First Permanent Foreign Deployment Since World War II, Right on Putin’s Doorstep
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They have been underestimated for a long time, but now, on the front line to Russia's aggressive neighbour, the countries of the Baltic Sea region determine Europe's future. Author Oliver Moody sees the neighbouring countries as the geopolitical vanguard of the West.
By 2027, around 4800 Bundeswehr soldiers and 200 civilian employees will be stationed in the Lithuanian Brigade to strengthen the NATO East Face.
By 2027, a Bundeswehr brigade in Lithuania should be fully operational. As the first major association in the history of the Bundeswehr, up to 5,000 German soldiers are permanently transferred to the state on the Nato East Face. A general describes the tasks of the troops.
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noz.deAs tensions on the eastern flank of Nato increase, Germany takes on new military responsibility in the Baltic States. The permanent deployment of German troops in Lithuania marks a historic change in defence policy. A visit on site.
Germany makes historic military move with first permanent foreign deployment since World War II, right on Putin’s doorstep
Germany is sending troops to Lithuania for its first permanent foreign deployment since World War II. This move aims to strengthen NATO's eastern flank against potential Russian and Belarusian threats. The unit will be fully functional by 2027. Currently, there are 150 German troops in Lithuania, expected to increase to 5,000.
Germany launches first permanent foreign deployment since WWII – and it’s on Putin’s doorstep
Germany has launched its first deployment abroad since World War II. The country’s parliament said troops will be sent to eastern Lithuania, which is NATO’s eastern flank. The unit is to be fully operational by 2027. It will be the first time German troops have been serving abroad permanently since the Second World War. Brigadier General Christoph Huber, commander of the brigade, explained: “We have a clear mission. We have to ensure the protect…
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