Lithuanian Armed Forces conduct first firings with SPIKE LR2 anti-tank missiles
The Lithuanian Armed Forces have successfully conducted the first firings of the new SPIKE LR2 anti-tank guided missiles.
Lithuania launches €300 million ‘Vytis’ initiative to boost defence industry
Lithuania has launched the 'Vytis' initiative aimed at strengthening its defence industry capabilities, promoting innovation, and increasing international competitiveness.
Lithuania signs EUR 400 million defence financing deal with Nordic Investment Bank
The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) and the Republic of Lithuania have signed a €400 million uncommitted credit facility to finance national defence system investments between 2025 and 2027.
NATO AWACS aircraft deployed to Lithuania for enhanced Vigilance in Baltic Region
On 23 April 2025, the first E-3A Airborne Warning & Control System (AWACS) aircraft landed at Šiauliai Air Base to support NATO’s enhanced Vigilance Activities in the Baltic region.
Lithuania to assemble part of Nordic-Baltic CV90 order, says prime minister
About a third of the Swedish-made CV90 infantry fighting vehicles, which Nordic and Baltic countries plan to procure, will be assembled in Lithuania.
Lithuanian Government allocates additional €187.7 million for Vilkas Vehicles and NASAMS systems
The Lithuanian Government has approved an allocation of €187.7 million from borrowed funds for the accelerated procurement of critical military equipment.
Nordic and Baltic countries plan joint procurement of several hundred CV90 vehicles
Sweden, Lithuania, Norway, and Finland are considering a joint purchase of several hundred CV90 infantry combat vehicles, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced on Tuesday.
Romanian F-16 fighter jets arrive in Lithuania for NATO Air Policing mission
Four Romanian F-16 fighter jets landed in Šiauliai, Lithuania, on 27 March 2025, to assume NATO’s Air Policing duties from the French and Italian detachments.
U.S. Army Paladins lethal precision thunders in Latvia and Lithuania
U.S. Army field artillery crews validate their proficiency with the M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzer, demonstrating their ability to deliver accurate and lethal fires during crew certifications.
NATO Multinational Battle Group in Lithuania conducts first live fire training with Puma vehicles
The NATO Multinational Battle Group Lithuania (MN BG LTU) conducted its first live fire training with Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) as part of a field training exercise from 3-7 March.
Rheinmetall’s Lithuanian artillery ammunition factory set to open in early 2027
A new ammunition factory in Lithuania, developed by German defence company Rheinmetall in collaboration with Lithuanian firms, is expected to commence operations in early 2027.
Italy deploys SAMP/T ground based air and missile defence system in Lithuania
Italy has deployed its SAMP/T long-range ground-based air defence system in Lithuania for a bilateral exercise with the Lithuanian Air Defence Battalion.