Lithuania negotiates with Northrop Grumman for 30mm ammunition production line
Lithuania is in active negotiations with Northrop Grumman, the American defense industry titan, to establish a 30mm ammunition production line within the country.
Lithuania to bolster military capabilities with new tank battalion and tracked combat vehicles
Lithuanian Defence Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas has announced plans to establish its first-ever tank battalion and acquire new tracked infantry fighting vehicles.
Netherlands deploy the PATRIOT air defence system in Lithuania
Lithuania will host the Baltic Connection 24 (BALTCON24) exercise from July 7 to 19, featuring the deployment of the Dutch PATRIOT long-range air and missile defence system.
Lithuania to grant special status to Rheinmetall’s artillery ammunition factory
The Lithuanian government is poised to grant special status to Rheinmetall’s planned 180-million-euro artillery ammunition factory in the northern district of Radviliškis.
Lithuania acquires engineering countermobility means for Baltic Defence Line project
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.
Lithuanian Armed Forces begins training future FPV drone instructors
The Lithuanian Armed Forces have initiated a specialized course aimed at training future instructors for operating FPV (First Person View) drones.
Lithuania transfers M113 vehicles to Armed Forces of Ukraine
On 12 June, the Government of Lithuania approved the transfer of 14 M113 armoured personnel carriers to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Lithuania to finalize contracts for air defence systems this summer
Lithuania is poised to finalize contracts for the acquisition of additional medium and short-range air defence systems this summer.
Rheinmetall signs agreement to build ammunition factory in Lithuania
Lithuania has signed a contract with the military industry giant Rheinmetall to construct a weapons manufacturing plant in the country.
Saab delivers Bolide Mk2 air defence missiles to Lithuania
The Lithuanian Armed Forces have received the first batch of Bolide Mk2 missiles for the RBS-70 short-range air defence system.
Lithuania plans to buy IRIS-T SLM air defence systems from Germany
Lithuania is considering the purchase of the IRIS-T medium-range air defence system from Germany, according to Lithuanian Defence Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas.
Lithuanian Armed Forces receive more Javelin anti-tank guided missiles
The Lithuanian Armed Forces have received a new shipment of US-made Javelin anti-tank guided missiles, valued at approximately 16.6 million euros.