Lithuania buys 44 German Leopard 2 tanks, enhancing military ties and security against Russia.

Lithuania has agreed to buy 44 German Leopard 2 tanks in its largest military contract ever, aimed at modernizing its armed forces and strengthening ties with Germany. This move, made during Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė's visit to Berlin, is part of Lithuania's efforts to boost regional security, especially after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The tanks will help integrate Lithuanian and German military operations. Germany also plans to deploy a brigade to Lithuania next year.

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