The Baltic Defence Line is a joint initiative of the Ministries of Defence of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia launched in 2024 to reinforce countermobility capability along the eastern boarder of NATO.
The Lithuanian Armed Forces have initiated a specialized course aimed at training future instructors for operating FPV (First Person View) drones.
On 12 June, the Government of Lithuania approved the transfer of 14 M113 armoured personnel carriers to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Lithuania is poised to finalize contracts for the acquisition of additional medium and short-range air defence systems this summer.
Lithuania has signed a contract with the military industry giant Rheinmetall to construct a weapons manufacturing plant in the country.
The Lithuanian Armed Forces have received the first batch of Bolide Mk2 missiles for the RBS-70 short-range air defence system.
Lithuania is considering the purchase of the IRIS-T medium-range air defence system from Germany, according to Lithuanian Defence Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas.
The Lithuanian Armed Forces have received a new shipment of US-made Javelin anti-tank guided missiles, valued at approximately 16.6 million euros.
The HIMARS live fire training is part of Exercise Immediate Response 2024 which involves deployment of the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System to Lithuania.
On 11 April 2024, the NSPA delivered two modernized BPz2 Recovery Vehicles to the Lithuanian Armed Forces, expanding the fleet to four modernized BPz2.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda announced plans for a potential collaboration with Poland to establish a regional logistics center for High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) ammunition.
The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence has confirmed the delivery of L-39 Albatros light attack aircraft to Ukraine.
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