During a maneuver visit to Lithuania this morning in Vilnius, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said that the further development of the multinational brigade must be synchronized with the creation of the necessary infrastructure.The minister emphasized the intention to station this brigade permanently.
Regular reinforcement exercises with the British and Canadians are planned, as well as the pre-stationing of material. This is not a battle group, a battalion, but a brigade, which can only be achieved piece by piece, in harmony with the development of the infrastructure,” he said.
Pistorius in Vilnius. It is Pistorius’ second visit to Lithuania and seventh meeting with his Lithuanian counterpart Arvydas Anusauskas. The visit is in preparation for the NATO summit in Vilius in two weeks, which will be protected by German air forces and the deployment of German Patriot systems.
The minister will also visit the NATO exercise Griffin Storm, which is under German command.
Jonas Brandstetter, editorial staff