Defence

New US troop rotation coming to Lithuania

A new rotation of US forces is arriving in Lithuania on Monday. The military unit, complete with Stryker armoured transporters, is the ninth American dispatch of troops to take part in joint training with the Lithuanian army. […]

Juozas Olekas at a flag ceremony
Defence

Why Lithuania paid more for its Javelin missiles than Estonia

Lithuania paid a higher price for the Javelin anti-tank rockets it recently purchased from the United States than Estonia did. Government officials, however, said the price difference was due to more-modern equipment and additional undisclosed agreements. […]

Lithuanian Armed Forces
Defence

New motorized infantry brigade will be formed in Western Lithuania in 2016

Starting on 1 January, 2016, a new motorized infantry brigade named Žemaitija will be formed in Western Lithuania. […]

The Russian T-72 tank
Defence

Lithuania’s Javelin missiles will turn Russian tanks into ‘tin cans,’ report claims

Last week, it was officially confirmed that Lithuania will buy Javelin mid-range anti-tank systems from the United States for €50 million. The T-72 tank, widely used by Russian army and also used in Ukraine, is like a tin can when faced with a Javelin. More about the Lithuanian military‘s new purchase was revealed on an LRT TV programme about military weapons. […]

Lithuanian Riflemen's Unions
Defence

500 automatic rifles for Lithuanian paramilitary volunteers from defence ministry

The Lithuanian Riflemen’s Union (LŠS), a non-profit paramilitary organization whose volunteer members run and participate in various militarised training activities, has been granted 500 automatic weapons in an agreement with the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence. […]