US EditionGermany Activates First Permanent Overseas Unit Since WWII to Strengthen NATO Defense in Lithuania
- Germany has activated its first permanent overseas military unit since World War II by deploying a brigade in Lithuania, according to Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
- The brigade, known as Panzerbrigade 45, will include up to 5,000 soldiers and aims to achieve operational capacity by the end of 2027, reflecting Germany's commitment to European defense amid rising tensions with Russia.
- Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda called the deployment a 'historic day', highlighting its significance for NATO solidarity against Russian threats.
- Germany plans to invest significantly in its military, urging allies to increase their defense investments to address European security challenges.
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Germany, soldiers in Lithuania: first unit abroad since World War II
Germany returns to deploying troops abroad for the first time since World War II. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Lithuania, on the occasion of the establishment of a German armored brigade intended to strengthen NATO’s eastern flank. This is the first permanent military deployment abroad since World War II: a significant event that aims to deter possible Russian aggression against Lithuania and the other Baltic states, Estonia and Latv…
German-led aviation brigade demos NATO’s Rapid Response
A major NATO exercise in the Baltic region showcased the Alliance’s expanding air mobility and deterrence posture, as German-led forces conduct fast-paced multinational operations across four countries. Exercise Griffin Lightning, which ran from 5 to 23 May 2025, is directed by NATO’s Joint Force Command Brunssum and features more than 800 personnel and over 30 helicopters from Germany’s newly formed Aviation Brigade. Operating from a temporary …
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German Troops Deploy to Lithuania as Attacks Between Ukraine and Russia Continue
Russia and Ukraine exchanged heavy volleys of attack drones overnight, with Ukraine’s Air Force saying it downed 112 of 128 incoming Russian drones, while officials in Moscow grounded planes at several major airports amid attacks from Ukrainian UAVs. Elsewhere, Russian officials said a Ukrainian strike injured 12 people in Russia’s Kursk region. This comes as Germany announced it has stationed a heavy combat unit of 4,800 soldiers in Lithuania —…
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