Bundeswehr starts historical armored brigade in Lithuania - Merz and Pistorius celebrate!
Bundeswehr starts historical armored brigade in Lithuania - Merz and Pistorius celebrate!
In a significant ceremony, the Bundeswehr Brigade in Lithuania was officially put into service on May 22, 2025. The event took place in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, in which Federal Chancellor Merz and Minister of Defense Pistorius took part. This step marks the first permanent stationation of a Bundeswehr troop association abroad and is a reaction to the growing threats from Russia on the NATO-East flank. During the ceremony, the brigade not only received its troop flag, but also a Lithuanian and a German flag band. The brigade also bears the nickname "Lithuania". Around 400 members of the brigade are currently stationed in this use, while the planned permanent presence is designed for up to 5,000 soldiers. It is sought that the brigade will be fully operational in the year after next.strategic importance of stationing
The constellation of the brigade in Lithuania underlines NATO's increased military efforts to secure the eastern flank of Europe. The military presence should not only offer a deterrent to potential aggressors, but also strengthen the defense ability of the Allied forces in the region. According to information from the Bundeswehr are the soldiers in Lithuania part of this strategic realignment.
Today's ceremony was seen by the political and military responsible as an important step for security in the region. It is a clear message that Germany and its allies are willing to oppose the challenges of the NATO east flank.
With the final assessment and preparation of the Bundeswehr Brigade in Lithuania, an essential part of NATO's defense strategy is further solidified.
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