Defence
Over 250 international troops to take part in special forces exercise in Lithuania
Over 250 soldiers and civilian staff of the armed forces are to take part in an international special forces exercise Flaming Sword this spring. […]
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Defence
Lithuanian border guards targeted by foreign intelligence six times last year
Foreign intelligence agencies keep approaching Lithuania’s border guards in order to recruit them, the State Border Guard Service (VSAT) said on Friday. Six such attempts were reported last year. […]
Defence
Lithuanian analysts unconvinced by BBC’s World War Three scenario
A recent programme aired by the BBC explores a hypothetical doomsday scenario of a nuclear stand-off between Russia and NATO over Latvia. Analysts in Lithuania say it presents too simplistic a take on geopolitical realities in Eastern Europe which, in itself, could erode confidence in NATO‘s collective defence commitments. […]
Defence
Rand study ‘excellent lobbying tool’ for Baltics
A recent study by an American think tank, saying that the Baltic states would be an easy target for Russian aggression, could be used as a tool to lobby NATO allies to step up their presence in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, says Lithuanian military expert Deividas Šlekys. […]
Defence
Russian invasion scenario a ‘good warning’ for allies, says Lithuanian minister
Analysis published by US analysts, suggesting that NATO should step up the military security of the Baltic states, is a “good warning for the Allies,” says Lithuania’s Defence Minister Juozas Olekas. […]
Defence
Russia could occupy all Baltic States within three days – US analysts
If Russian tanks and troops invaded the Baltic States, NATO forces would be overrun in just under three days, according to a war games simulation by the Rand Corporation, a leading US think tank. […]
Defence
Bigger US military budget means more troops for Lithuania, Olekas says
After official announcement of the US plans to quadruple its defence budget for Europe, Lithuania’s Defence Minister Juozas Olekas says this would mean deployment of a larger number of US troops and equipment in Lithuania. […]
Defence
Two thirds of Lithuanians support raising defence funding
About 67% of the Lithuanian population fully or in part agree on the need to increase defence funding to 2% of the gross domestic product (GDP), shows a poll published by the Ministry of National Defence. […]
Defence
Lithuania could become logistics hub for US military, says defence minister
Lithuania could become a regional logistics centre for the US military, says Lithuania’s Defence Minister Juozas Olekas. […]
Defence
New €5.6m military building to house foreign troops in Šiauliai
A new dormitory will be built at the Air Force Aviation Base in Šiauliai to house foreign soldiers on short stays during redeployment, exercises and for the NATO air policing mission. […]
Defence
Sweden would defend Lithuania in case of an attack
Sweden would defend Lithuania in case of a military attack, say Swedish experts, although they also acknowledge that after two centuries of neutrality, the country‘s military has such a reduced capability that some Swedes doubt that their armed forces would be sufficient to protect their own country. […]
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Defence
US calls on allies to send more troops to Baltic States
Deputy US Secretary of State Victoria Nuland has called on NATO allies to send more troops to the Baltic States to ensure that a battalion-strength force is present at all times. […]
Defence
Defence Minister’s position on conscription ‘irresponsible’, says army founder
One of the founders of the Lithuanian army has said the Defence Minister, Juozas Olekas’s position that a professional army is sufficient and conscription is not needed is irresponsible in current international conditions. […]
Defence
New brigade in Lithuanian Land Force
A new unit of the Lithuanian Land Force, the Motorised Infantry Brigade Žemaitija, founded in an official ceremony on Friday. […]
Defence
New rescue helicopters take to the air
Three new Eurocopter helicopters, purchased by the Lithuanian Air Force, are to be put into use patrolling and performing rescuing operations. […]
Defence
Lithuanian military will offer vegetarian menu after receiving religious complaint
The Lithuanian military will now offer vegetarian options in its mess halls after receiving a complaint from the Hare Krishna religious movement in Lithuania, reports 15min.lt. […]
Defence
Cyber security unit starts operation to protect state systems
The Centre of Registers has opened an Information Security Operations Centre that will protect the cyber security of public records and state level information systems. […]
Defence
Lithuanian army to purchase 340 German trucks for €60m
The Lithuanian army is to buy 340 trucks produced by the German company Daimler AG in a deal worth €60 million, the Ministry of National Defence has announced. […]
Defence
Conscription boosted emigration, Lithuanian PM says
Military conscription, which was reinstated in Lithuania last year, was one of the reasons behind a hike in emigration, Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius believes. […]