The exercises, Freedom Shield 26-II and Grand Eagle 26, will involve German military formations, including the 45th Armored Brigade Lietuva and the 37th Mechanized Infantry Brigade Freistaat Sachsen, both part of the German Army’s 10th Armored Division, Anadolu Agency reported.
Troops from NATO’s Multinational Combat Brigade in Lithuania will also participate. The contingent includes personnel from Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Belgium and Luxembourg, alongside Lithuanian forces.
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The drills will take place at the Rudninkai and General Silvestras Zukauskas military training areas.
According to the Lithuanian Armed Forces, the exercises aim to strengthen combat readiness, improve operational planning and command, and enhance coordination among allied forces.
The drills will also involve the movement of military personnel and equipment across Lithuania.
