Soldier at the an exercise
Defence

President says political will to defend country is key

The political will to defend one’s country is what matters most and comparing capabilities is a pointless thing to do, Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė. […]

Ričardas Sartatavičius
Defence

National Defence, Security Industries Association gets new chief

Ričardas Sartatavičius has been appointed as the new director of the Lithuanian Defence and Security Industries Association. […]

Lithuanian solder
Defence

No general conscription for Lithuania before 2020

Should Lithuanian politicians decide to introduce general conscription, preparations would take at least four years and require more funding, experts say. […]

The Iron Wolf at Rukla
Defence

4,000 troops to take part in international exercise Iron Sword

About 4,000 Lithuanian and Allied troops will attend Iron Sword 2016 exercise held in Lithuania in late November through early December, the Defence Ministry said. […]