Lithuania

Jan- 2025 -

18 January

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

Lithuania Says Will Spend 5-6% of GDP on Defense in 2026-2030

Lithuania plans to spend an annual five to six percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) on defense from 2026 to 2030, the Baltic NATO member's president said Friday.

16 January

Land

Final 50 JLTVs delivered to Lithuanian Ministry of Defence under a 2019 contract with the US

Rojoef Manuel

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.

14 January

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Joe Saballa

Thousands of Drones for Ukraine Stuck in Lithuanian Warehouses: Report

Thousands of drones pledged to Ukraine remain stuck in Lithuanian warehouses, despite being scheduled for delivery by the end of 2024.

7 January

Cyber

Joe Saballa

Lithuania Launches New Cyber Command Amid Growing Threats

Lithuania has officially launched a new cyber command to enhance coordination and response to cyberattacks.

7 January

Technology

Rojoef Manuel

Lithuania Purchases Tactical Radios, Switchblade Drones From US

Lithuania’s Defense Materiel Agency has signed multiple contracts to procure manpack radios and small unmanned aerial systems from the US.

7 January

Europe

Joe Saballa

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.

2 January

Business

Inder Singh Bisht

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.

Dec- 2024 -

19 December

Land