Lithuania and Germany are progressing towards the permanent deployment of a German brigade in Lithuania, with a recent joint working group meeting addressing key logistical and operational matters. The discussions, held from October 18-20, focused on accommodations, transportation, military training, and infrastructure for the incoming German forces, which are part of NATO's enhanced presence in response to regional security concerns. An intergovernmental agreement signed on September 13 outlines the legal status of German troops and their families, and includes provisions for educational and medical facilities to support the stationed soldiers. The brigade is expected to be operational by 2027, with up to 5,000 soldiers stationed at locations like Rudninkai and Rukla. Both countries must ratify the agreement through their parliaments, solidifying their military cooperation and commitment to NATO's defense strategies.