Lithuanian army

  • Defence

It’s official: Lithuania is establishing a division due to the Russian threat

The National Defence Council (NDC) met at the Presidential Palace to discuss security and defence issues. After the meeting, the…

2 years ago
  • Defence

So, how Lithuanians will defend themselves? This is what the experts think

Lithuania's defence policy is one of the most talked-about topics in political circles and society. Everybody has an opinion about…

2 years ago
  • Defence

Lt. Gen. Hodges to Lithuanians: you are not doing enough, but you are annoyed about German brigade

Lithuania is wasting a lot of time and energy complaining about Germany's reluctance to deploy a full brigade in the…

2 years ago
  • Defence

Lithuanian summit on Russia’s actions: agreement on new weapons, increase in conscription

High-level diplomats from the US and Russia began important talks in Geneva over the continuing threat of a military offensive…

3 years ago
  • Latest

Russian troops could invade Ukraine at any time: Lithuania increased its military readiness

According to experts who closely monitor the Kremlin's actions, Russian troops could invade Ukraine at any time. And Lithuania has…

3 years ago
  • Defence

Who would defend Lithuania?

The citizens’ desire and capacity to defend Lithuania is significant, however, the state often is unaware of what the citizens…

5 years ago
  • 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…

6 years ago
  • Defence

About 50 infrastructure objects planned in military units this year

About 50 military objects of various functions will be built for US money in the Lithuanian army's training grounds of…

7 years ago
  • Defence

New shift of US troops bringing 10 tanks to Lithuania

The new shift of United States troops is coming to Lithuania in February with ten tanks. [...]

8 years ago
  • CORPORATE

‘War’ between Lithuanian president and cabinet

The so-called army utensils scandal is turning into an open war between the president and the cabinet, Lithuanian analysts say.President…

8 years ago
  • CORPORATE

Doubts over other contracts of company in the centre of ‘army utensils’ scandal

The company Nota Bene, which has gained notoriety for its involvement in the so-called army utensils scandal, continues to appear…

8 years ago
  • Foreign affairs

Lithuania sends ammunition to Ukraine

Lithuania said on Saturday it supplied military aid to Ukraine's troops who battle pro-Russian separatists in the east of the…

8 years ago
  • Politics

Public procurement violations in defence system ‘systematic’, president’s office says

Inspections of public procurement deals in the Lithuanian defence system over the past decade have revealed systematic violations, presidential adviser…

8 years ago
  • Politics

Defence minister orders checks of army’s 2016 acquisitions

Lithuania's Defence Minister Juozas Olekas has instructed the ministry's staff to check all acquisition contracts signed by the ministry this…

8 years ago
  • Defence

Lithuania signs USD 0.5bn deal with Israeli weapon maker

Lithuania has closed a deal with the Israeli weapon company “Rafael” and will get new-generation missiles and remote controlled weapon…

8 years ago
  • Politics

Defence minister faces interpellation over army utensils scandal

Lithuania's opposition Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats (conservatives) plan to launch interpellation procedure against Defence Minister Juozas Olekas, a…

8 years ago
  • Politics

Lithuania’s chief of defence asked to explain costly purchase

The Lithuanian parliament's Labour Party group is summoning Chief of Defence Jonas Vytautas Žukas on Wednesday over the costly public…

8 years ago
  • Defence

Lithuanian army’s kitchen utensils a subject of criminal investigation

A purchase of kitchen utensils by the Lithuanian Army two years ago may end up a subject of criminal investigation…

8 years ago
  • Defence

‘There is a political aspect’ to purchasing €386m Boxers from Germany

Lithuania's defence minister, who signed a €386-million deal with a German company on purchasing 88 Boxer infantry vehicles, says the…

8 years ago
  • Defence

First Lithuanian conscript joins professional military service in airforce

Linas Jakštas is the first conscript to start professional military service with Lithuania‘s airforce after finishing his compulsory military service.To…

9 years ago