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Jan- 2025 -

7 January

Arms

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

Europe

Rojoef Manuel

Lithuania Greenlights Procurement of 44 Leopard 2 Tanks From Germany

Lithuania’s Ministry of Defense has approved the purchase of 44 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks from the German government.

Nov- 2024 -

30 November

Business

155-millimeter artillery ammunition is manufactured at Rheinmetall

Staff Writer With AFP

Rheinmetall, Lithuania Pave Way to Building Ammunition Plant

Rheinmetall and Lithuania signed deals to build a $190 million ammunition plant to make artillery shells, while Vilnius keeps eyeing Russia.

25 November

Air

Giulia Bernacchi

Italy Conducts Air-to-Ground Training at Lithuanian Base for First Time

Italy has deployed its Eurofighter Typhoons for air-to-ground training activities at Šiauliai military base in Lithuania for the first time.

19 November

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Exploring Drone Tech Collaboration With Lithuania

Taiwan has sent a delegation to Lithuania to explore potential partnerships in drone technology, a move likely to provoke tensions with China.

5 November

Europe

(From L-R) Strategic Industries Minister Herman Smetanin, Lithuanian Defense Minister Laurynas Kasciunas, and Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov signed a memorandum of understanding. Photo: Herman Smetanin's Telegram

Christine Casimiro

Ukraine, Lithuania to Jointly Produce Unmanned, Electronic Warfare Systems

Ukraine and Lithuania have signed a memorandum of understanding to produce unmanned systems and their components, as well as electronic warfare and technological solutions.

1 November

Europe