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Jan- 2024 -

4 January

Technology

A Thales Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact radar is seen parked in a field with trees in the back. The green-colored truck has a tall antenna propped on its back, with a panel that appears to be the radar.

Juster Domingo

Lithuania to Upgrade Aerial Defenses With Thales Ground Master Radars

Lithuania has signed an agreement to acquire Thales Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact radars.

4 January

Land

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

Rojoef Manuel

US Completes First Stage of Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Shipment to Lithuania

The US has completed the first stage of Joint Light Tactical Vehicle deliveries to Lithuania as part of a 2019 contract.

Dec- 2023 -

27 December

Arms

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)

Rojoef Manuel

Lithuania Buys Canada-Made Rifle Optical Sights

The Lithuanian Ministry of Defence has procured Canadian-manufactured optical solutions for its armed forces’ rifle systems.

Nov- 2023 -

27 November

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

Four European Countries Interested in Latest Leopard 2 Tanks

Lithuania, Sweden, the Czech Republic, and the Netherlands are interested in the latest Leopard 2 tank variant.

17 November

War

Joe Saballa

Russia May Win Due to Ukraine Weapons Delivery Woes: Lithuania

A top Lithuanian government official has claimed that Russia may be close to winning against Ukraine due to ongoing problems with Western weapons deliveries.

Oct- 2023 -

24 October

Americas

Joe Saballa

US OKs $1.6B Tri-Nation Missile Sales to UK, Finland, Lithuania

The US government has approved a potential $1.6 billion foreign military sale of missile systems to the UK, Finland, and Lithuania.

Sep- 2023 -

28 September

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

NATO Jets Deployed in Lithuania to Track Russian Movements

NATO is deploying surveillance planes in Lithuania to keep an eye on Russian military activity near the alliance’s borders.

15 September

Cyber

Joe Saballa

US Cyber Warfare Team Conducts ‘Defensive Hunt’ Near Russia

The US Cyber Command deployed a team of cyberwarfare experts near Russia to conduct a “defensive hunt operation” amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Aug- 2023 -

4 August

Europe

Members of Russian mercenary group Wagner

Staff Writer With AFP

Lithuania to Close Two Border Crossings With Belarus

Lithuania will close two of its six border crossings with Belarus amid concerns over the presence of Wagner mercenaries there.

Jul- 2023 -

30 July

Europe

Members of Wagner Group inspect a car in a street of Rostov-on-Don, Russia

Staff Writer With AFP

Poland, Lithuania Mull Shutting Belarus Border Over Wagner

Poland and Lithuania are considering closing their respective borders with Belarus amid concerns over the presence there of the Wagner group.

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