Lithuania signs EUR 252 million deal with France for second acquisition of CAESAR Mk II howitzers
The Ministry of National Defence of Lithuania has signed a contract with KNDS France for the acquisition of 30 CAESAR Mk II self-propelled howitzers.
Saab secures SEK 1.4 billion Lithuanian order for third MSHORAD mobile air defence system
Saab has received a third order for its Mobile Short Range Air Defence system from the Lithuanian Defence Materiel Agency, with the contract valued at about SEK 1.4 billion and deliveries scheduled between 2026 and 2030.
Rheinmetall breaks ground on Lithuania artillery plant to boost NATO ammunition supply chain
Rheinmetall has officially begun construction of a new 155mm artillery ammunition plant in Baisogala, Lithuania, marking a major step in strengthening defence production on NATO’s eastern flank.
ECDI signs €150 million framework agreement for mobile modular hospitals for Estonia and Lithuania
The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) has signed framework agreement with AS Maru Metall and MDSC Systems OÜ to supply mobile modular hospitals and units to the Estonian and Lithuanian Defence Forces.
NIB backs Rheinmetall’s €300 million ammunition plant in Lithuania to strengthen Baltic defence security
The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) is investing EUR 6 million in a four-year, EUR 25 million bond issued by UAB Valstybės investicinis kapitalas.
Lithuania publishes plans for three-layer defence line on border with Russia
The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence published new schematics on 14 August 2025 for a three-layer defensive line along its border with Russia.
Lithuania discusses CV90 acquisition and local assembly opportunities with BAE Systems Hägglunds
Lithuanian Vice Minister of National Defence Orijana Mašalė has met representatives of BAE Systems Hägglunds in Sweden to discuss a potential acquisition of CV90 infantry fighting vehicles.
Lithuanian Government approves advance payment for Leopard 2A8 tanks in defence boost
On 13 August, the Government of the Republic of Lithuania approved a plan to finance an advance payment for the purchase of Leopard 2A8 tanks for a future Lithuanian Land Forces tank battalion.
Embraer to build long-term industrial partnership with Lithuania following C-390 aircraft selection
Embraer has announced its intention to develop a long-term industrial partnership with Lithuania following the country's recent decision to acquire the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft.
Hungarian Air Force deploys Gripen fighters to Lithuania for NATO Baltic Air Policing mission
The Hungarian Air Force has deployed four JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets to Šiauliai Air Base in Lithuania, marking the start of their fourth rotation in NATO’s Air Policing mission from the Baltic state
Rheinmetall to supply infantry ammunition to Lithuania and Estonia worth €33 million
German defence company Rheinmetall has secured multiple contracts from Lithuania and Estonia for the supply of infantry ammunition, with a combined value of approximately €33 million.
Baltic States commit to 5% defence spending target at Pentagon meeting
The defence ministers of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania met with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon on Thursday, pledging to meet NATO’s target of spending 5% of their GDP on defence.