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.
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THU · 2026-05-28 · 11:36 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0528-79868
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Germany, Netherlands to set up Nato command centre in Baltics
Germany and the Netherlands will establish a joint tactical headquarters in the Baltics this year. This command center, known as 1GNC, will be located in Estonia and Latvia and will assume a command role on NATO's eastern flank.
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Germany and the Netherlands will establish a joint tactical headquarters in the Baltics this year. This command center, known as 1GNC, will be located in Estonia and Latvia and will assume a command role on NATO's eastern flank. The German defense ministry stated that the deployment aims to strengthen NATO's cohesion and deter Russia. The establishment of this headquarters is intended to enhance the alliance's capabilities in the region.
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The deployment strengthens Nato cohesion and supports the deterrence of Russia.
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The 1GNC will assume a command role on Nato’s eastern flank, specifically in Estonia and Latvia.
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The command centre will be known as 1GNC.
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Germany and the Netherlands will establish a joint tactical headquarters in the Baltics this year.
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