Lithuania • Page 5 of 12

Mar- 2024 -

26 March

War

Dozens of military equipment boxes are seen stacked on top of each other in what appears to be a warehouse. They are supported underneath by wooden crates.

Lithuania Sends Drone Jammers to Ukraine Following New Aid Plan

Lithuania has sent Ukraine a donation of drone-jamming equipment in its latest military aid package following a new $217-million aid plan.

25 March

Americas

Joe Saballa

US OKs $228M Military Aid to Baltic Nations

The US government has agreed to provide $228 million in military aid to the three Baltic nations that border Russia.

Feb- 2024 -

23 February

Land

Service members from the United States, Lithuania and several other nations participate in a ceremony to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Lithuanian and Pennsylvania Army National Guard’s participation in the State Partnership Program (SPP) in downtown Vilnius, Lithuania, June 10, 2018. The SPP, allows the National Guard to strengthen international relationships while conducting military-to-military engagements in support of defense security goals across the world. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Gregory T. Summers / 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

Rojoef Manuel

Vilnius to Upgrade Military Infrastructure for US Troops in Lithuania

The Lithuanian government is planning to improve the military infrastructure of US soldiers stationed in the country.

6 February

Land

Soldiers fire cannon to mark the launch of a new military campus in Rokantiškės

Rojoef Manuel

Lithuania Unveils Military Campus in Vilnius District

The Lithuanian Ministry of Defence has launched a new military campus in Rokantiškės to boost its military presence in the Vilnius district.

Jan- 2024 -

31 January

Arms

Inder Singh Bisht

Rheinmetall Discussing Arms Factory Opening in Lithuania

Rheinmetall is in talks with Lithuania to open an arms factory in the country, according to Economy and Innovation Minister Ausrine Armonaite.

30 January

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Juster Domingo

Ukraine Defense Contact Group Launches New Drone Coalition

Members of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group established a drone coalition to bolster Ukraine's unmanned capabilities.

26 January

Europe

Estonian soldiers guarding the border with Russia

Staff Writer With AFP

Baltic States to Build New Defenses on Russia, Belarus Borders

The three Baltic states have agreed to build new defenses on their borders with Belarus and Russia, given security concerns in the region over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

24 January

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Lithuania Seeks Leopard Tanks Amid Security Concerns

Lithuania will seek to buy one battalion of German-made Leopard 2 tanks as the Baltic state bolsters its defenses amid the Russia-Ukraine war.

15 January

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Lithuania Completes 2016 Boxer Infantry Fighting Vehicle Acquisition

Lithuania has received the final tranche of its Boxer infantry fighting vehicles ordered in 2016, completing the expected fleet of 89 units.

4 January

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

Lithuania Plans Mobile Air Defense System Procurement With Sweden

Lithuania has signed a joint procurement agreement with Sweden for a mobile short-range air defense system.

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