Lithuania in talks to assemble Leopard 2A8 tanks domestically, says Defence Minister
Lithuania is in discussions with manufacturers of Leopard 2A8 tanks to explore the possibility of assembling the German-made vehicles within the country.
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Lithuanian and U.S. forces conduct joint live-fire drills with HIMARS rocket artillery system
On 5 June, U.S. Marines and Lithuanian Land Force troops from the Salvo Artillery Battery conducted live-fire drills using HIMARS rocket artillery systems, targeting areas in the Baltic Sea.
Six European countries sign statement on possible joint procurement of CV90 fighting vehicles
On 5 June 2025, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Lithuania, Estonia and the Netherlands signed a statement of intent to explore a potential joint procurement of CV90 armoured infantry fighting vehicles.
Lithuanian troops conduct first mational HIMARS operation and maintenance exercise
From 17 to 23 May, the Lithuanian Land Forces held their first exercise focused solely on the national operation and maintenance of the HIMARS High Mobility Artillery Rocket System.
Lithuania plans to acquire Vanguard-class multirole military ships from Norway
Lithuania is exploring the purchase of multirole military ships from Norway, Defence Minister Dovilė Šakalienė announced following a meeting with her Norwegian counterpart Tore O. Sandvik in Lithuania.
Lithuanian Armed Forces conduct first firings with SPIKE LR2 anti-tank missiles
The Lithuanian Armed Forces have successfully conducted the first firings of the new SPIKE LR2 anti-tank guided missiles.
Lithuania launches €300 million ‘Vytis’ initiative to boost defence industry
Lithuania has launched the ‘Vytis’ initiative aimed at strengthening its defence industry capabilities, promoting innovation, and increasing international competitiveness.
Lithuania signs EUR 400 million defence financing deal with Nordic Investment Bank
The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) and the Republic of Lithuania have signed a €400 million uncommitted credit facility to finance national defence system investments between 2025 and 2027.
NATO AWACS aircraft deployed to Lithuania for enhanced Vigilance in Baltic Region
On 23 April 2025, the first E-3A Airborne Warning & Control System (AWACS) aircraft landed at Šiauliai Air Base to support NATO’s enhanced Vigilance Activities in the Baltic region.
Lithuania to assemble part of Nordic-Baltic CV90 order, says prime minister
About a third of the Swedish-made CV90 infantry fighting vehicles, which Nordic and Baltic countries plan to procure, will be assembled in Lithuania.
Lithuanian Government allocates additional €187.7 million for Vilkas Vehicles and NASAMS systems
The Lithuanian Government has approved an allocation of €187.7 million from borrowed funds for the accelerated procurement of critical military equipment.
Nordic and Baltic countries plan joint procurement of several hundred CV90 vehicles
Sweden, Lithuania, Norway, and Finland are considering a joint purchase of several hundred CV90 infantry combat vehicles, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced on Tuesday.