Defence
State Defense Council proposes to raise defense funding to 2.5 pct in 2030
The Lithuanian State Defence Council proposed on Tuesday to continue gradually increasing defense spending to reach 2.5 percent of GDP in 2030. […]
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Defence
Seimas speaker sees increase of defense funding as decision of principle
The proposal made by the Lithuanian State Defence Council to earmark 2 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) to defence next year is a political decision of principle, says Parliamentary Speaker Viktoras Pranckietis. […]
Defence
State Defence Council suggests 2.07% of GDP for defense in 2018
The Lithuanian State Defence Council on Tuesday suggested earmarking 2.07 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) for defence next year. […]
Defence
Fast-track ratification of Lithuania-US defence deal would be political signal
A proposed fast-track ratification of an agreement on the status of US troops in Lithuania would be a political signal that the country is ready to host American soldiers, President Dalia Grybauskaitė‘s chief national security adviser said on Tuesday. […]
Defence
State Defence Council approves 2017 intelligence priorities
The Lithuanian State Defence Council on Monday approved the country’s intelligence needs and priorities for this year. […]