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Lithuanian helicopters back in service after causing uproar over Russian repair plans

March 30, 2018 BNS 0

The Lithuanian Air Force’s two Mi-8T helicopters that were at the center of a scandal over plans to repair them in Russia have been repaired and are back in service, the military said on Thursday. […]

Court upholds termination of border service’s deal with Helisota

August 10, 2017 BNS EN 0

The Lithuanian State Border Guard Service‘s move to terminate a contract with Helisota helicopter and aircraft repairs company, which is indirectly owned by businessman Gediminas Žiemelis, was legitimate, as the contract threatened Lithuania’s national security, the Court of Appeals ruled. […]

DefMin extends military helicopter repairs probe

January 26, 2017 BNS EN 0

Lithuanian Defence Minister Raimundas Karoblis has extended until February 8 a probe into plans to send two military helicopters for repairs in Russia. […]

Learning to count and work out the deficit, but planners still lack strategic thinking

October 28, 2026 0

On the 100th day of the current government’s work, the most important draft law for next year was submitted to the Seimas- the state budget. But even before this round number was reached, not only […]

2 missiles – and there is no Lithuania: a myth busted

October 13, 2026 0

“Lithuania, in the event of an attack, would not hold out for long” – similar assessments have repeatedly circulated in the public sphere, especially after Russia launched a large-scale war against Ukraine, was stated on […]

A drawn attack or a flock of birds?

September 16, 2026 0

Early Sunday morning, some residents of the Varėna district woke up to an unusual sound. Air Force radar near Varėna recorded a marker moving toward the Kaliningrad region, likely a drone flying from Belarus. No […]

In the face of a threat, the search for an antidote to war: can we recognise Russia as part of Europe?

August 12, 2026 0

Minister of National Defence Robertas Kaunas stated that Russia is considering possible provocations in the Baltic region. According to the participants of the Lietuva Tiesiogiai programme on Lietuvos Rytas TV, this is not a new […]

India’s Space Sector: A Launchpad for Global Partnerships

August 12, 2026 0

Growing competition in outer space provides India with a unique opportunity to shape a narrative in which collaboration, rather than confrontation, drives space exploration. Recognised as a trustworthy and cost-effective spacefaring nation, India is now […]

Grybauskaitė speaks frankly about Merkel’s words and the meeting with Putin: “Either you kneel, or you are the enemy”

July 27, 2026 0

Former President Dalia Grybauskaitė spoke candidly to Polish broadcaster TVP World about the West’s years of appeasement of Russia. In the interview, Grybauskaitė recalled meetings with world leaders, rejected warnings and open ultimatums from Vladimir […]