Defence
Lithuanian army acquires Javelin anti-tank missiles for 20 mln USD
The Lithuanian Army has acquired U.S.-made Javelin anti-tank missiles worth 20 million U.S. dollars, the country’s Defense Ministry announced on February 19. […]
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Reinstating conscription in Lithuania: bringing society back into defence?
In 2015, with the security environment on NATO‘s eastern frontiers deteriorating as a result of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, Lithuania made a rather sudden and dramatic decision to resume the mandatory military draft and thus […]
Defence
Lithuania to buy Javelin missiles from US
Lithuania plans to buy Javelin medium-range anti-tank weapon systems and missiles from the United States, a purchase worth approximately €7 million.
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In 2016, Lithuanian ground forces will become a force to be reckoned with
When Lithuania had huddled up under NATO’s wing, it felt more secure and even unconcerned as to where it would get more funding for its army or how it could modernize it. The events in Georgia and Ukraine, however, jolted the Baltic country out of its lethargy and forced it to look at how it can strengthen its armed forces. […]
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Defence
New motorized infantry brigade will be formed in Western Lithuania in 2016
Starting on 1 January, 2016, a new motorized infantry brigade named Žemaitija will be formed in Western Lithuania. […]
Defence
Lithuania’s Javelin missiles will turn Russian tanks into ‘tin cans,’ report claims
Last week, it was officially confirmed that Lithuania will buy Javelin mid-range anti-tank systems from the United States for €50 million. The T-72 tank, widely used by Russian army and also used in Ukraine, is like a tin can when faced with a Javelin. More about the Lithuanian military‘s new purchase was revealed on an LRT TV programme about military weapons. […]