Iron Sword

  • Global LT

Lithuanian speaking Marine in love with the homeland of his parents

US Marines are rare guests in Lithuania. However, this year among those several hundred, who participated in international exercise Iron…

8 years ago
  • Defence

NATO war games in Lithuania part of deterrence plan – Grybauskaitė

NATO's military exercises of this size and scale are an important part of the Alliance's deterrence plan and send a…

8 years ago
  • Defence

President says political will to defend country is key

The political will to defend one's country is what matters most and comparing capabilities is a pointless thing to do,…

8 years ago
  • Defence

German troops slightly injured during Iron Sword exercise

Three German solders were slightly injured when several shells landed near them during mortar fire drills as part of the…

8 years ago
  • Defence

4,000 troops to take part in international exercise Iron Sword

About 4,000 Lithuanian and Allied troops will attend Iron Sword 2016 exercise held in Lithuania in late November through early…

8 years ago
  • Defence

‘Canada is a small army, but everyone likes to work with us’ – Major Beauchamp

While NATO is often thought of as synonymous with the United States, other countries, like Canada, also contribute to making…

8 years ago
  • Defence

Lithuanian defence minister invites Canada to continue contributing to assurance measures in Baltics

On 20 November, Lithuanian Minister of National Defence Juozas Olekas met with Minister of National Defence of Canada Harjit Sajjan…

9 years ago
  • Defence

Lithuanian defence minister invites Canada to contribute to Polish-Lithuanian-Ukrainian brigade

On 20 January, Lithuanian Minister of National Defence Juozas Olekas met with Canadian Defence Minister Robert Nicholson at Canada's National…

10 years ago
  • Defence

Lithuania to host more NATO exercises, chief of defence says

NATO will hold more military exercises in Lithuania in response to Russian actions, Lithuania's Chief of Defence Major General Jonas…

10 years ago
  • Opinion

Opinion: Missile defence shield for Lithuania. Why not?

One of the largest military exercises in Lithuania, the Iron Sword, was launched in November in Lithuania. Over 2,500 troops…

10 years ago
  • Defence

President Grybauskaitė at Iron Sword 2014: NATO exercises enhance regional security

Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė attended NATO military exercise Iron Sword 2014 at the General Silvestras Žukauskas Training Area. The event…

10 years ago
  • Defence

Lithuanian president to attend military exercise Iron Sword 2014

On Thursday, 13 November, President Dalia Grybauskaitė will attend military exercise Iron Sword 2014 at the military training area in…

10 years ago
  • Defence

Lithuanian chief of defence sees Russia’s intensified activity as demonstration of power

Russia's increased military activity is a demonstration of power aimed at undermining the feeling of security and check on our…

10 years ago
  • Defence

US delegation visits exercise Iron Sword 2014 in Lithuania

On 10 November, United States Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment Katherine Hammack, Deputy Commanding General…

10 years ago
  • Defence

Iron Sword 2014 enters active phase

On 4 November active phase of the multinational military exercise Iron Sword 2014 began at the Gaižiūnų Training Range and…

10 years ago
  • Defence

Multinational exercise Iron Sword 2014 opening in Lithuania

On 3 November multinational Exercise Iron Sword 2014 will be officially opened at ceremonies at the General Silvestras Žukauskas Training…

10 years ago
  • Defence

Largest NATO military exercise begins in Lithuania

Soldiers from nine NATO nations and military equipment are being brought to Lithuania, where two military training grounds will host…

10 years ago