Iron Wolf -

This legend is central to Lithuanian national identity and has inspired countless works of art, literature, and even scientific research into the "acoustics" of such a mythical howl. 2. Military and Political History

According to 14th-century lore, Grand Duke Gediminas had a dream after a hunt in which he saw a massive iron wolf howling on a hilltop with the strength of a hundred wolves. iron wolf

A major recurring NATO military exercise held in Lithuania. It involves multinational battle groups (including Norwegian and U.S. forces) focused on collective defense and interoperability on Europe's eastern flank. This legend is central to Lithuanian national identity

The name has been used by various organizations and operations in Lithuania: iron wolf