In a significant development, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Defense Minister Boris Pistorius attended a ceremony in Vilnius, Lithuania, marking the launch of Germany's first permanent overseas troop deployment since World War II. The new armored brigade, known as the 'Lithuania Brigade,' will consist of approximately 5,000 German troops, aimed at bolstering NATO's eastern defense in response to the geopolitical landscape, particularly after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Merz emphasized this as a 'new era' for the German military, underlining Germany's commitment to international military cooperation and regional stability.
"Never before have we permanently stationed a large military unit abroad," Merz stated, emphasizing the significance of this deployment for Germany's military strategy in the context of NATO.
With nearly 5,000 German troops forming the 'Lithuania Brigade,' this move is seen as a critical step for NATO's readiness, especially in light of current geopolitical tensions.
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