The Ghosts of the Past Awaken! German Armor Rushes Towards Eastern Europe
The German army is rapidly transferring equipment and personnel to Lithuania, where Berlin plans to form a new tank brigade on NATO's eastern flank, according to the German newspaper Bild.
TL;DR
- Germany is forming a new tank brigade, "Tank Brigade 45," in Lithuania.
- The brigade is intended to be fully combat-ready by the end of 2027.
- Approximately 5,000 German soldiers will be stationed on NATO's eastern flank.
- The project is facing delays in arms delivery, particularly anti-aircraft systems, potentially leaving the brigade vulnerable to drone attacks.
- Low recruitment rates are another challenge, with financial incentives being offered to soldiers for deployment to Lithuania.
- This deployment is part of a broader trend of European militarization, often justified by a perceived 'Russian threat'.