Germany Germany rehearses battlefield evacuations in major NATO war drill As NATO's logistical hub in Europe, Germany already plays a key role in moving troops and supplies in the event of an emergency declared by the alliance. 10 March 2026
Lithuania No front line: Russia's hybrid pressure on German army in Lithuania The German army brigade in Lithuania is not under fire, but it is under hybrid attack. Soldiers report mysterious phone calls, and drones appear to be spying on manoeuvres. How should the Bundeswehr and NATO respond? 7 February 2026
Germany Germany stations army brigade in Lithuania amid Russian threat The formation of the Bundeswehr's brigade in Lithuania moved into a new phase on 29 January, with two combat battalions subordinated to the brigade as part of Germany's gradual force build-up in Lithuania. 2 February 2026