Lithuanian Armed Forces

Jan- 2025 -

30 January

Europe

Joe Saballa

Lithuania Reactivates 1st Mechanized Division Amid Rising Threats

Lithuania has reconstituted the 1st Mechanized Division to enhance its ability to address escalating regional threats.

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.

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

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.

Oct- 2024 -

7 October

Europe

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)

Inder Singh Bisht

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

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

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.

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