Lithuania orders UAVs from Threod Systems, Edge Autonomy, and Deftools
The Lithuanian Ministry of Defence has announced a significant investment of EUR 36 million in various types of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
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Lithuania extends EUR 250 million in soft loans to boost defence industry
The Lithuanian government is extending an additional EUR 250 million in soft loans to support the defence industry, aiming to attract more investors and grow the sector.
ARX Robotics’ GEREON autonomous systems deployed in NATO exercise on eastern flank
The GEREON systems are specifically designed to ensure they do not impose additional logistical or technical burdens on highly mobile forces but instead enhance their capabilities.
Saab delivers bew batch of Bolide Mk2 air defence missiles to Lithuania
Swedish defence company Saab has delivered a new batch of Bolide Mk2 missiles for the RBS 70 air defence system to Lithuania.
Lithuania to invest EUR 1.2 billion in modern soldier program over next decade
Lithuania has announced plans to significantly enhance its military capabilities, with a substantial investment of up to EUR 1.2 billion over the next decade.
Lithuania receives new batch of JLTV armoured vehicles from the United States
The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence has announced the arrival of over 150 new Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) from the United States.
Lithuania breaks ground on new military campus for German brigade
Lithuania has commenced construction of a massive military campus designed to host a German brigade, marking a significant step in strengthening NATO’s presence in the region.
Dutch Armed Forces take command of NATO enhanced Forward Presence in Lithuania
The new rotation of up to 1.6 thousand troops will be based in Rukla with their Leopard 2 tanks, CV90 and Boxer infantry fighting vehicles and self-propelled wheeled artillery systems.
Lithuanian combat drones pass second successful test in Ukraine
The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence has announced the successful completion of a second round of testing for Lithuanian-made combat drones in Ukraine.
Air defence: Dutch Patriot system successfully deployed for NATO exercise in Lithuania
The Dutch Patriot Integrated Air and Missile Defence System was deployed to the Lithuanian Air Force Base in Šiauliai as part of the bilateral combat training period Baltic Connection’24.
Lithuania receives new shipment of Javelin anti-tank missiles from the United States
On 23 July, a shipment of missiles for the Javelin man-portable mid-range anti-tank system, worth approximately USD 7 million, was delivered to Lithuania.
PATRIOT long-range air defence system deployed in Lithuania
On July 6, a Dutch ship piered at Klaipėda Seaport bringing the PATRIOT long-range air defence system for deployment at the Lithuanian Air Force Base in Šiauliai for Baltic Connection 24 (BALTCON24) training cycle.