Germany has deployed its first permanent military brigade abroad since World War II, sending 5,000 troops to Lithuania as part of NATO 's bolstered presence on the alliance's eastern border. This marks a significant move for Berlin, which has traditionally avoided long-term foreign military commitments, according to Politico. The newly formed 45th Armored Brigade was officially activated in a ceremony near Vilnius, with Brigadier General Christoph Huber taking temporary command. The German