710.5 million euros allocated to strengthen Lithuania's security: where it will be spent
Lithuania allocates €710.5 million to enhance its national defense capabilities, focusing on the development of national divisions and infrastructure for foreign brigades.
Germany Blog: Kamikaze Drones Approved with Conditions
The German Bundestag's Budget Committee has approved a significant procurement of kamikaze drones from Stark and Helsing, amounting to around four billion Euros, aimed at equipping the 45th Armored Brigade in Lithuania.
Bundeswehr Equipment: What Masks Were in 2020, Drones Are Today
The German military urgently needs drones for its Lithuanian brigade, as startups vie for government funding under pressure to equip armed forces amidst a shortage of volunteers.
Following reports of a shortage of volunteers for the German Brigade – Kasčiūnas' assessment
Lithuanian politician Kasčiūnas discusses the challenges facing the German Bundeswehr in recruiting volunteers for its brigade, emphasizing the potential for implementing mandatory conscription if volunteer numbers remain low.
After news of volunteer shortages for the Germany brigade – L. Kasčiūnas' evaluation
Lithuanian politician L. Kasčiūnas provides insights on the challenges of recruiting volunteers for a stationed German brigade in Lithuania, emphasizing the need for a compulsory draft if volunteer levels remain low.
Bad news for Lithuania in the media: there is a lack of volunteers for the German brigade
Lithuania faces a critical shortage of volunteers for a German brigade, with only about 10% of necessary recruits showing interest despite attractive financial incentives offered by the Defense Ministry.
German company provides ground robot to Ukraine
German company ARX Robotics has delivered a Gereon RCS ground robotic system to a Ukrainian brigade to aid in evacuating wounded soldiers and delivering essential supplies.
Germany Plans to Buy AI Drones for 536 Million Euros to be Deployed with Brigade in Lithuania
Germany is planning to spend 536 million euros on AI drones from German startups to support a brigade stationed in Lithuania.
Ceremony for the transfer of command of the NATO multinational combat group will be held in Kaunas
The NATO multinational combat group will come under the command of a German brigade in Lithuania, with a ceremonial event in Kaunas attended by around 2,000 soldiers from Germany, NATO allies, and the Lithuanian military.
The German Brigade Will Take Over Command of the International NATO Battalion
The Lithuanian army's Iron Wolf Infantry Brigade will ceremonially hand over command to the German Army's 45th Armored Brigade during an event at Santaka Park, with the NATO forward presence battalion group becoming a part of the German brigade.
Obituary: Colonel Magnar Nermoen remembered with respect and gratitude
Colonel Magnar Thor Nermoen, a dedicated officer who served in various roles including the German Brigade and UN missions, passed away at the age of 98.
Ceremony of handing over the command of the NATO multinational battle group organized
The Lithuanian army announces a ceremony to transfer command of the NATO multinational battle group to the German brigade in Lithuania, symbolizing trust and unity through the handover of a military flag.
Wadephul in Lithuania: The question of deployment in Ukraine remains open
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul assures in Lithuania that the German brigade will continue to be built as planned, while no concrete information about a Bundeswehr deployment in Ukraine has been provided from Berlin.
"This could happen because flammable materials were installed in the ceiling"
Karl-Heinz Banse, head of the German Fire Brigade Association, discusses the potential causes of a devastating fire in a Swiss bar and emphasizes the operators' responsibility.
"We already have something like fireworks tourism in Berlin"
Karl-Heinz Banse, President of the German Fire Brigade Association, discusses the challenges and risks faced by firefighters during New Year's celebrations and calls for designated fireworks zones and cross-border solutions.