Lithuanian Armed Forces

Oct- 2024 -

7 October

The Norwegian Army fires a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) from the Andøya Space Range in Andøya, Norway against a simulated threat in support of exercise Formidable Shield 2023, May 10, 2023. Formidable Shield is a biennial integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) exercise involving a series of live-fire events against subsonic, supersonic, and ballistic targets, incorporating multiple Allied ships, aircraft, and ground forces working across battlespaces to deliver effects. (Courtesy photo by Royal Norwegian Navy)

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.

3 October

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

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.

Sep- 2024 -

25 September

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Rojoef Manuel

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.

25 September

Land

Rojoef Manuel

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.

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.

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.

Jul- 2024 -

26 July

Land

Lithuanian Armed Forces military campus in Šiauliai

Rojoef Manuel

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.

11 July

Europe

Joe Saballa

Saab Clinches $123M Air Defense Contract From Lithuania

Saab has secured a new air defense order from Lithuania valued at $123 million.

1 July

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Inder Singh Bisht

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.

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