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.
Lithuanian company Astrolight successfully demonstrates secure laser communications at sea
Lithuanian space and defence technology company Astrolight has successfully demonstrated its POLARIS free-space laser terminal during a live trial in the Baltic Sea.
Lithuania and Northrop Grumman sign agreement to expand ammunition co-production
Northrop Grumman Corporation and the Lithuanian Ministries of Defence and Finance have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to expand the co-production of medium-calibre ammunition.
Lithuania selects Embraer C-390 Millennium as future military transport aircraft
The Ministry of National Defence of Lithuania has selected Embraer’s C-390 Millennium as its next-generation military transport aircraft, marking a strategic move to enhance national operational readiness and NATO interoperability.
Lithuania in talks to assemble Leopard 2A8 tanks domestically, says Defence Minister
Lithuania is in discussions with manufacturers of Leopard 2A8 tanks to explore the possibility of assembling the German-made vehicles within the country.
Lithuanian and U.S. forces conduct joint live-fire drills with HIMARS rocket artillery system
On 5 June, U.S. Marines and Lithuanian Land Force troops from the Salvo Artillery Battery conducted live-fire drills using HIMARS rocket artillery systems, targeting areas in the Baltic Sea.