Lithuanian officials marked the beginning of construction on a military base that will house 4,000 combat-ready German troops, a historic deployment since World War II.
The deployment was prompted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as Germany commits to strengthen NATO's defense framework in Eastern Europe amid security concerns.
Lithuania's defense spending has increased to 3% of GDP, a decision supported by tax increases to bolster national security against potential threats from Russia.
This construction is the largest military project in Lithuanian history, seen as an important deterrent to aggression and a reassurance for the Baltic nations.
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