Germany announced plans to permanently station the 45th Panzer Brigade with approximately 4,800 soldiers in Lithuania by the end of 2027 as part of NATO's eastern flank reinforcement amid recruitment challenges. The announcement was made on September 14, 2026.
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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.
📰 Germany to order soldiers to Lithuania amid volunteer shortage 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.... 🔗 https://www. euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09 /14/germany-to-order-soldiers-to-lithuania-amid-volunteer-shortage # World # Europe # News