Germany to order soldiers to Lithuania amid volunteer shortage
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Germany plans to station around 4,800 soldiers of the 45th Panzer Brigade permanently in Lithuania by the end of 2027, addressing a volunteer shortage and reinforcing NATO's eastern flank. This deployment highlights strategic military positioning in Eastern Europe.
By the end of 2027, the 45th Panzer Brigade is expected to grow to around 4,800 German soldiers and be stationed permanently in Lithuania, on NATO's eastern flank.
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