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flag Germany opens logistics hub in Lithuania, boosting NATO’s eastern defense with 2,000 troops by 2026.

flag A new logistics hub for a German military brigade and NATO allies has opened in Rukla, Lithuania, enhancing NATO’s eastern defense presence. flag The Permanent Logistics and Support Area, built on a former vehicle depot, will support equipment maintenance and storage. flag German forces are currently training, with joint exercises planned for summer 2026, including the new biannual Freedom Shield series. flag By mid-2026, around 2,000 German troops will be stationed in Lithuania, increasing to about 4,300 soldiers and 200 civilians by 2027 when the brigade reaches full operational capability. flag Berlin aims to deploy a 4,000- to 5,000-strong brigade by the end of 2027, with Lithuania responsible for infrastructure. flag Total investment in military and training facilities could reach 800 million euros ($936 million).

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