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عربية – DW
Problems Plague Lithuanian Brigade in Germany
Germany is facing significant challenges in completing the formation of the military brigade scheduled to be deployed in Lithuania by 2027, as part of the strategy to strengthen the eastern flank of NATO. The German armed forces are suffering from a shortage of nearly 2,000 soldiers, with some units not reaching half of their targeted strength, and many having fallen to less than 30% of their required size. This has been described as a "critical" situation in internal assessments. Additionally, the German army is struggling to recruit specialized soldiers and non-commissioned officers, which threatens the project's timeline. There is a risk that the principle of voluntary enlistment may be compromised, and compulsory service could be imposed if recruitment delays persist. Meanwhile, construction continues on the Roodnikai military base in Lithuania, which will host the brigade. It is one of the largest military infrastructure projects in the country, with plans to complete the force by 2027 to ensure readiness. The project has an estimated cost of around 1.3 billion euros.
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