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

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.

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.

The unit, the German-Netherlands Corps, is headquartered in Muenster, Germany, and deploys from there for Nato missions when required.

Source: News - South China Morning Post