Germany and the Netherlands will set up a joint tactical headquarters in the Baltics this year to command forces on Nato’s eastern flank and help deter Russia, Berlin said on Thursday.The joint German-Dutch command centre known as 1GNC will “assume a command role on Nato’s eastern flank, specifically in the region of Estonia and Latvia” in coming months, the German defence ministry said in a statement.“The deployment of an additional tactical headquarters to the region strengthens the cohesion of Nato and supports the deterrence of Russia,” it said.1GNC is a command centre that can control up to 50,000 troops if needed.Its tasks include planning and running military exercises, planning for possible conflict and leading forces if a war breaks out.Nato chief says 22 countries working to reopen Strait of HormuzThe unit, the German-Netherlands Corps, is headquartered in Muenster, Germany, and deploys from there for Nato missions when required.
Germany, Netherlands to set up Nato command centre in Baltics
The centre, known as 1GNC, is a command centre that can control up to 50,000 troops.
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