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Germany opens logistics hub in Lithuania, boosting NATO’s eastern defense with 2,000 troops by 2026.
A new logistics hub for a German military brigade and NATO allies has opened in Rukla, Lithuania, enhancing NATO’s eastern defense presence.
The Permanent Logistics and Support Area, built on a former vehicle depot, will support equipment maintenance and storage.
German forces are currently training, with joint exercises planned for summer 2026, including the new biannual Freedom Shield series.
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.
Berlin aims to deploy a 4,000- to 5,000-strong brigade by the end of 2027, with Lithuania responsible for infrastructure.
Total investment in military and training facilities could reach 800 million euros ($936 million).
Alemania abre un centro logístico en Lituania, impulsando la defensa oriental de la OTAN con 2.000 soldados para 2026.