Lithuania

Sep- 2024 -

5 September

A Lithuanian soldier seen carrying a M72 unguided anti-tank training weapon

Lithuania Extends $277 Million in Soft Loans to Spur Defense Industry

The Lithuanian government has announced 250 million euros ($277 million) in soft loans for the defense industry to attract fresh investors.

Aug- 2024 -

30 August

Europe

RUKLA, Lithuania – A Lithuanian soldier assigned to the Iron Wolf Mechanized Infantry Brigade, acquires his target with an M4 carbine during Close Quarter Marksmanship training with U.S. Paratroopers assigned to Able Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, in Rukla, Lithuania, Jan. 24, 2017. The training was part of a two-week course that built camaraderie and expertise among both U.S. Paratroopers and Lithuanian soldiers. The ‘Sky Soldiers’ of 2nd Bn., 503rd Inf. Regt. are on a training rotation in support of Atlantic Resolve, a U.S. led effort in Eastern Europe that demonstrates U.S. commitment to the collective security of NATO and dedication to enduring peace and stability in the region. The 173rd Airborne Brigade, based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct a full range of military operations across the United States European, Central and Africa Command areas of responsibility within 18 hours. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Lauren Harrah/Released)

Inder Singh Bisht

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.

20 August

Europe

Joe Saballa

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.

12 August

War

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine to Receive Lithuanian Military Aid

The Lithuanian government has announced new military aid to support Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s continuing invasion.

5 August

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

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.

1 August

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

Lithuania, Poland Seek Joint Procurement of Piorun Air Defense System

Lithuania, Poland, and a pair of unnamed European countries have sought European Union funding for the joint procurement of Piorun short-range air defense systems.

Jul- 2024 -

26 July

Land