Overview

• Around 8,000 personnel from 14 NATO allies are taking part in the core August–September phase of the exercise.
• Police and navy units secured the 196‑meter Ark Germania’s departure from the Warnow for an escorted run to Klaipeda with Bundeswehr vehicles on board, with an international task group including the frigate Bayern providing security.
• Demonstrations in Warnemünde featured defenses against air and water drones, and two Eurofighters conducted local airspace protection.
• Marine Inspector Christian Kaack cited repeated damage to Baltic maritime infrastructure and more aggressive behavior by a potential adversary, saying the navy, society and alliance are being tested.
• Germany is advancing its long‑term posture in Lithuania through the build‑up of Panzerbrigade 45, planned to reach up to 5,000 troops and full operational capability by 2027.