Lithuania Flags Fitness Crisis Among Youth as Military Readiness Falls
Lithuania is sounding the alarm over its youth becoming increasingly unfit for military service, potentially affecting the overall defense readiness of the NATO member bordering Belarus and Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave.
German Military Town Near Lithuania-Belarus Border to Open Soon
Lithuania has announced that a military town project near its border with Belarus is progressing ahead of schedule and is expected to be completed sooner than initially planned.
Lithuania Boosts Air Defense With Bolide Missiles Worth $2M
The Lithuanian Armed Forces have received another batch of Saab-manufactured Bolide missiles worth 2 million euros ($2.2 million).
Lithuania Kicks off NATO Eastern Flank Exercises
Lithuania’s Armed Forces have launched international field training exercises amid the ongoing conflict on NATO’s eastern flank.
Lithuania Allocates $200M for Boxer Vehicles and NASAMS System
Lithuania allocated $200 million in state-borrowed funds to purchase Boxer infantry fighting vehicles and the NASAMS air defense system.
NATO Troops in Lithuania Conduct First Live-Fire Exercise With Puma IVFs
The NATO Multinational Battle Group in Lithuania has conducted the first live-fire training using Puma infantry fighting vehicles.
Lithuania Reactivates 1st Mechanized Division Amid Rising Threats
Lithuania has reconstituted the 1st Mechanized Division to enhance its ability to address escalating regional threats.
Lithuania Accepts 50 More JLTVs From US
Lithuania has taken delivery of 50 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles as part of a US foreign military sale signed in 2019.
Lithuania Launches New Cyber Command Amid Growing Threats
Lithuania has officially launched a new cyber command to enhance coordination and response to cyberattacks.
Lithuania Boosts Anti-Tank Capabilities With New Carl-Gustaf Order
Lithuania is expanding its anti-tank capabilities with a new order for Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifles from Swedish defense firm Saab.
Lithuanian Military Receives First Batch of BROLIS Night Combat Devices
The Lithuanian Armed Forces has received its first batch of night combat devices recently procured for $17.7 million as part of a larger investment in its soldiers.
Lithuania Procures Additional NASAMS Air Defense System
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has received an additional purchase order from the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense for the NASAMS air defense system.
Lithuania Buys ‘Smart’ Mines to Halt Russian Tanks
The Lithuanian Armed Forces has received its first batch of an autonomous anti-tank mine capable of distinguishing between enemy and friendly forces.
Lithuania Receives First Parrot Anafi Tactical Micro Drones
Lithuania has accepted its first tranche of Parrot Anafi quadcopters as part of an unmanned aerial system expansion project for the military.
Lithuania Procures More Mercedes-Benz Unimog Trucks for Warfighters
Vilnius has signed a contract to procure additional Mercedes-Benz Unimog U5000 multi-purpose off-road trucks for the Lithuanian Armed Forces.
Lithuania to Spend $1.3B on Modern Soldier Program Over Next Decade
The Lithuanian government plans an investment of up to 1.2 billion euros ($1.33 billion) to equip its soldiers with modern weapons and tools over the next decade.
Lithuania Building Military Base for German Troops Near Russia
Lithuania has begun the construction of a large military base near Russia that will house thousands of combat-ready German troops.
Lithuanian Navy Orders Support Boat From Damen
Netherlands-based shipbuilder Damen has signed a contract to provide a new support boat for the Lithuanian Navy.
Lithuania Inaugurates Military Training Facility in Šiauliai
Lithuania has launched a military training facility in Šiauliai, finalizing a three-site armed forces campus expansion across the country.
Saab Clinches $123M Air Defense Contract From Lithuania
Saab has secured a new air defense order from Lithuania valued at $123 million.
Lithuanian Military Launches FPV Drone Training Course
The Lithuanian Armed Forces has begun training soldiers on first person view drones, which have been deployed extensively in the Ukraine war.
