Armored Brigade 45 conducts combat exercise in Lithuania

11 June 2026, Lithuania, Pabrade: The crew of a Puma armored personnel carrier packs up their camp in the morning during the large-scale exercise "Freedom Shield 2026," conducted by the newly formed 45th Armored Brigade. The exercise series is the first brigade-level combat exercise for the formation and its subordinate combat units. A total of 2,900 soldiers from eight nations are participating with leer más 800 vehicles and will also be confronted with new threat scenarios. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa leer menos