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Germany, Netherlands launch NATO command center in Baltics

Germany and the Netherlands are establishing a joint tactical headquarters in the Baltic region this year. This new command center, known as 1GNC, will be responsible for overseeing NATO forces on the alliance's eastern flank. Its primary mission is to bolster deterrence against Russia and enhance NATO's operational capabilities in Estonia and Latvia. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Germany, Netherlands to set up Nato command centre in Baltics

    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 easte…