Lithuania increases funding for defence innovations
The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence has announced a major enhancement to its Defence Technology Development Programme.
NATO Air Forces improve skills flying together over Lithuania
The Baltic Air Policing mission is one example of NATO’s regional security arrangements. For 20 years, Allies have collectively worked together to preserve the integrity of the airspace above Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
Lithuania decides to buy Leopard 2 main battle tanks
Lithuania's State Defence Council has approved the purchase of German Leopard 2 main battle tanks.
Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia agree on the Baltic Defence Line
Lithuanian, Latvian and Estonian defence ministers signed the agreement on Baltic Defence Line further reinforce the external border of the Baltic States and NATO’s eastern border.
Firewall against Russia: Baltic countries to cooperate on HIMARS system
The defence ministers of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia have agreed to jointly operate the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) in both peace and wartime scenarios.
Baltic countries to build defensive installations on their borders
The defence ministers of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania approved the concept of building anti-mobility defensive installations on the borders with Russia and Belarus.
Lithuania: two battalions fully equipped with Vilkas infantry fighting vehicles
Lithuania has already received all the ordered Vilkas infantry fighting vehicles (the Lithuanian variant of the Boxer vehicle).
Ukrainian Defence Industry (UDI) to cooperate with Lithuanian technology companies
Ukrainian Defence Industry (UDI), formerly known as Ukroboronprom, has embarked on a significant initiative by forging partnerships with four Lithuanian companies.
Lithuania enhances technical support for Abrams tanks at military maintenance facility
Abrams tanks and service specialists of the U.S. Armed Forces arrived at the Lithuanian Armed Forces Deport Service maintenance facility in the earliest days of this year.
Lithuania bolsters armed forces with new acquisitions and upgrades in 2023
The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence has announced a series of significant acquisitions and completed projects in 2023.
Lithuania purchases Thales GM200 MM/C radar systems
Lithuania has signed an agreement for the purchase of multi-functional Thales GM200 MM/C radar systems from Thales Nederland.
Lithuanian Armed Forces receive more JLTVs from US
The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence has announced the delivery of the final batch of 50 Oshkosh JLTV military vehicles from the United States.