NATO Eastern Flank: Pistorius now also issues deployment order to Lithuania
The German tank brigade on Lithuania's NATO eastern flank is still short hundreds of specialists. Voluntariness alone is not enough. Now, relocation to the Baltics is also being ordered.
Germany's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has announced that compulsory postings will be introduced to complete the setup of the country's tank brigade in Lithuania. The brigade, which is expected to be operational by 2027, will require several hundred personnel to fill gaps in areas such as logistics and IT. Currently, around 80% of positions are filled by volunteers, but the ministry says there are shortages in certain areas.
The brigade will comprise 4,800 soldiers and 200 civilian staff, with bases in Rudninkai and Rukla, and aims to strengthen NATO's eastern flank in response to Russia's aggressive actions.
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