Raimundas Karoblis
Defence

Minister of Defense, other NATO ministers to discuss counter-terror efforts, defense funding

Lithuanian Defense Minister Raimundas Karoblis is taking part in a meeting of NATO defense ministries held in Brussels on Thursday to discuss the Alliance’s counter-terrorism efforts and defense funding. […]

Donald Trump
Foreign affairs

Trump hails Lithuania’s commitment to boost defence spending

The United States President Donald Trump has applauded the Lithuanian commitment to raise defence spending and reach the NATO-prescribed margin of 2 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP). […]

Lithuania's Military Academy cadets
Defence

Lithuania plans to further raise number of troops, form 2 new batallions

Lithuania’s Defence Ministry intends continue raising the number of professional troops next year and form two new battalions in western part of the country. […]

Jens Stoltenberg
Defence

NATO chief sees Lithuania as example of defense spending

By raising its defence spending, Lithuania is an example to NATO Allies, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Tuesday. […]