Arktis Korps

I haven't been shy about pointing out Germany's deficiency on defense matters. They are real and frustrating. So I should commend them when they do something for NATO.

Well good:

NATO says its 40,000-troop "Trident Juncture" exercises to be spearheaded by a German brigade, will proceed in Norway in October. Russia was briefed about the maneuvers near its border by NATO ambassadors last May.

Germany will provide 8,000 of the troops, alongside NATO allies and the Swedes and Finns.

And I'll leave it at that without any added snark to diminish my appreciation for Germany's participation.