Defence
Lithuanian army aims to enrol 1,000 privates annually
Lithuania’s Armed Forces should enrol about 1,000 new privates every year, Defence Minister Juozas Olekas said at a discussion in parliament on Friday. […]
Defence
Defence
What would Lithuanian army need in case of military aggression?
Lithuanian army commander General Jonas Vytautas Žukas is convinced that as the country’s government is set to update the state’s armed defence concept, they must envision not just more weapons, but also more soldier training. […]
Defence
Lithuanian parliament holding debate on defence funding
The Lithuanian parliament’s National Security and Defence Committee is holding a discussion on implementation of the agreement signed by political parties to increase defence spending. […]
Defence
Lithuanian soldiers training to operate air defence missile systems GROM in Poland
Purchased for arming the Lithuanian Armed Forces and enhancing defence of its subdivisions and objects against air attacks, the first portion of man-portable air defence system (MANPADS) GROM is due to arrive in Lithuania by the end of this year. Four Lithuanian soldiers are currently deployed in Poland for learning to operate the system, the Ministry of National Defence said. […]
Defence
Lithuanian State Defence Council to review national defence plans
During a sitting on Thursday, Lithuania’s State Defence Council discussed the latest information about the changes in the the security situation of the country and the region. The council has decided to review the conception of the armed state defence, which was adopted back in 2011, and update it to the current geopolitical situation. […]
Defence
Portugal sends reconnaissance plane to Lithuania after sub hunt off Swedish coasts
After the mysterious hunt for a submarine off the coasts of Sweden, a Portuguese Air Force reconnaissance airplane Lockheed P-3C CUP was sent to Lithuania in late October to observe the Baltic Sea. […]
Defence
US General: US forces will stay in Baltic states to deter Russia
Troops of the United States will remain in the Baltic states and Poland for at least another year to deter Russia, commander of the US Army Europe (USAREUR) Lieutenant General Ben Hodges stated in Vilnius on Sunday. […]
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Russian warplanes observed near Baltic borders 4 times last week
Russian warships were observed near the Baltic states four times over the past week, they were accompanied away by NATO fighter-jets. […]
Defence
US general: US troops will stay as long as Lithuania wants them
United States troops will stay in Lithuania as long as it takes to deter Russia, commander of the US Army Europe (USAREUR) Lieutenant General Ben Hodges stated on 23 November. […]
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Defence
Russia accuses NATO for more frequent flights near Baltic states
Russia’s Ambassador to NATO Alexander Grushko has accused the increased presence of NATO air policing mission fighter-jets for the frequent interception of Russian airplanes near the Baltic states. […]
Defence
NATO fulfilling its commitments – Lithuanian president
NATO is fulfilling its commitments to defend its member countries, Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė said on Friday after meeting with the Alliance’s new Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Lithuania. […]
Defence
NATO watching Russian forces’ movement in eastern Ukraine – NATO chief in Lithuania
NATO is watching the movement of Russian armed forces and equipment into Ukraine and towards the agreed truce line in eastern Ukraine, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in Lithuania on Friday. […]
Defence
Russian lies will lose in long run – Estonian colonel in Vilnius
The misinformation spread by Russia will lose in the long run, Estonian Colonel Aivar Jaeski who works at a NATO institution in charge of strategic communication said in Vilnius on Friday. […]
Defence
Commander of Lithuanian Riflemen’s Union notes importance of civic resistance
Civic resistance would be one of the essential factors granting success if Lithuania has to defend against aggression, says Commander of the Lithuanian Riflemen’s Union Retired Lieutenant Colonel Liudas Gumbinas. […]
Defence
Do not get intimidated – Edward Lucas to Lithuania
During his visit to Lithuania, Edward Lucas, one of the most prominent British columnists analysing geopolitical situation in the Eastern Europe, urged Lithuania to pay more attention to dissemination of its success stories and be more active in fight with the even smallest provocations of Russia in their early stages. […]
Defence
Most powerful Lithuania’s weapon is people’s resolve to protect their land, freedom – Grybauskaitė
President Dalia Grybauskaitė attended a conference Civil Defence in Hybrid Warfare held by the Lithuanian Riflemen’s Union and thanked the organisation for successfully involving Lithuanian citizens in national defence. The head of state emphasised that the most powerful weapon available to Lithuania is people’s resolve to protect their land and freedom. […]
Defence
Lithuania’s focus ,readiness will deter aggressor – President Grybauskaitė
The focus of the people of Lithuania and their readiness to deter aggression is the most efficient deterrence, Lithuania’s President Dalia Grybauskaitė said in her opening speech at an international conference on civil defence. […]
Defence
NATO’s new chief visiting Lithuania
NATO’s new Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will Friday meet with top officials of Lithuania in Vilnius to discuss regional security. Lithuania’s President Dalia Grybauskaitė said on the eve of the meeting that the visit indicates NATO‘s understanding the Baltic states are faced with. […]
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NATO understands threats to our region – Grybauskaitė
The fact that the newly appointed Norwegian NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has chosen the Baltic States for one of his first visits shows that the Alliance understands the situation in the region, said President Dalia Grybauskaitė. […]