“Express surcharge”: If Putin attacks, a lot depends on Deutsche Bahn. The Bundeswehr has concluded a so-called framework freight contract with DB Cargo for 100 million euros over two years.
The German Air Force's Airbus A400M can transport vehicles weighing up to 37 tons. But the Leopard 2A6 and 2A7 each weigh just over 62 tons. Lithuania could use all possible support in the event of a Russian attack. The Lithuanian army is manageably large with around 14,500 soldiers and does not have a single battle tank.