Defence

Lithuanian political scientists divided on NATO’s Baltic air policing mission downsize

NATO‘s leadership decided to downsize the Baltic air policing mission in order to make rational use of resources, but Lithuania should not applaud it, as it reduces the Alliance’s visibility, says political scientist Gražvydas Jasutis. Meanwhile his colleague Kęstutis Girnius believes that the reinforcement has already served its purpose of reassuring the Baltic states and the decision makes good sense. […]

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Investigators of Lithuanian army’s website hack seek assistance from abroad

After hackers broke into the website of the Lithuanian Army’s Joint Staff, Lithuanian prosecutors sent out requests for legal assistance to foreign countries. […]

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NATO jets scrambled three times to accompany Russian planes over Baltic Sea

NATO fighter jets, stationed in Lithuania as part of NATO’s Baltic air policing mission, were scrambled three times on Wednesday to identify and accompany Russian planes flying over the Baltic Sea. […]

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Lithuania’s Navy gets new commander

The Lithuanian Navy‘s warship fleet in Klaipėda on Monday hosted the changeover ceremony of the commander of the Navy – Fleet Admiral Kęstutis Macijauskas was replaced by Naval Captain Arūnas Mockus. […]

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30 Lithuanian troops taking part in international training in Ukraine

Around 30 Lithuanian troops are taking part in the international military exercise Rapid Trident 2015, started in Western Ukraine on Monday. […]