Politics

Germany boosts size of ‘Lithuania’ Brigade to ward off Russian threat

Eric Kliszcz
 04.02.2026, 19:35
Germany aims to raise its military presence in Lithuania to 4,800 troops by late 2027. Photo: Lithuanian Armed Forces via X.
Germany aims to raise its military presence in Lithuania to 4,800 troops by late 2027. Photo: Lithuanian Armed Forces via X.

The German brigade also took command of NATO’s Multinational Battle Group in Lithuania.