National Centre for Cyber Security Archives

Fake news on ‘NATO plans to attack Belarus’ planted on Lithuanian news website – media

November 9, 2018 BNS 0

A fake news story alleging that NATO is planning to attack Belarus was planted on Kas Vyksta Kaune (What’s on in Kaunas) during a cyber-attack in late October, the news website said on Thursday. […]

Lithuania’s defence budget 2016-2018 focuses on developing priority capabilities and combat training

October 20, 2015 Lithuania Tribune 0

Draft National Defence System Budget 2016-2018 has been submitted for consideration by the Lithuanian Parliament. With an aim to implement the strategic priorities of the activities of the National Defence System for the nearest future, the demand for defence appropriations for 2016 is EUR 574.0 million, or 1.48 percent of GDP. The sum exceeds the adopted Defence Budget 2016 by EUR 149 million, the Ministry of National Defence reports. […]

Lithuania launches National Cyber Security Centre

January 2, 2015 ELTA EN 0

National Cyber Security Centre was launched in Lithuania on 1 January. It was founded as a division of the Ministry of National Defence. The establishment of the centre was envisaged in the Law on Cyber Security and the amendments to related legislation. […]

Lithuania sets up National Centre of Cyber Security

December 12, 2014 Lithuania Tribune 0

Lithuania is founding the National Centre of Cyber Security to lead the country’s effort to safeguard its information resources and infrastructure. […]

Cyber security centre to be housed in Lithuanian Military Academy

November 4, 2014 BNS 0

The Lithuanian Military Academy is preparing premises for the projected National Centre of Cyber Security, Defence Minister Juozas Olekas says. […]

President Macron’s Ukrainian arithmetic

April 6, 2024 0

What is behind President Macron’s refusal to rule out sending Western troops to Ukraine? Is it a case of late conversion? After all, France’s president long cultivated dialogue with Vladimir Putin, arguing that Russia should […]

European defence industry strategy – any opportunities for small EU state?

March 27, 2024 0

On March 5, a new European defence industry strategy was officially presented, which could provide up to 100 billion euros in funding. The strategy presents a clear, long-term vision of how it is planned to […]

The Conservatives explained what’s happening with Anušauskas: now he’s in trouble

March 20, 2024 0

Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė’s suggestion that Minister of National Defence Arvydas Anušauskas resign and instead give way to the Chairman of the Committee on National Security and Defence, Laurynas Kasčiūnas, provoked further reaction from the […]

What a Russian offensive would look like if war broke out: expert warns – NATO countries are already preparing for such a scenario

February 6, 2024 0

Last week, NATO launched its most significant military exercise since the Cold War, with a US warship beginning its journey across the Atlantic Ocean to the Alliance’s European territory. The German exercise plans, which were […]

Why is Russia a problem and a threat to everyone?

February 6, 2024 0

Russia’s war against Ukraine, which has been ongoing since 2014, demonstrates the audacity of Russian society and a sense of permissiveness and impunity for its criminal actions. The leadership of Russia, which is a reflection […]

The main competitors in the presidential elections: prominent candidates

January 30, 2024 0

With four months left until the presidential elections, the current Head of the country, Gitanas Nausėda, continues to increase in popularity. However, ratings for Ingrida Šimonytė and Ignas Vėgėlė have risen even faster in the […]