Lithuanian Armed Forces

Lithuania Boosts Anti-Tank Firepower with Israeli Spike LR2 Missiles

The Lithuanian Armed Forces have taken delivery of Spike LR2 anti-tank missiles from Israeli contractor Rafael Advanced Defense Systems under a 6-million-euro ($6.9 million) contract.

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Lithuania Flags Fitness Crisis Among Youth as Military Readiness Falls

Lithuania is sounding the alarm over its youth becoming increasingly unfit for military service, potentially affecting the overall defense readiness of the NATO member bordering Belarus and Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave.

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German Military Town Near Lithuania-Belarus Border to Open Soon

Lithuania has announced that a military town project near its border with Belarus is progressing ahead of schedule and is expected to be completed sooner than initially planned.

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Lithuania Boosts Air Defense With Bolide Missiles Worth $2M

The Lithuanian Armed Forces have received another batch of Saab-manufactured Bolide missiles worth 2 million euros ($2.2 million).

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Lithuania Kicks off NATO Eastern Flank Exercises

Lithuania’s Armed Forces have launched international field training exercises amid the ongoing conflict on NATO’s eastern flank.

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Lithuania Allocates $200M for Boxer Vehicles and NASAMS System

Lithuania allocated $200 million in state-borrowed funds to purchase Boxer infantry fighting vehicles and the NASAMS air defense system.

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NATO Troops in Lithuania Conduct First Live-Fire Exercise With Puma IVFs

The NATO Multinational Battle Group in Lithuania has conducted the first live-fire training using Puma infantry fighting vehicles.

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Lithuania Reactivates 1st Mechanized Division Amid Rising Threats

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

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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.

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Lithuania Launches New Cyber Command Amid Growing Threats

Lithuania has officially launched a new cyber command to enhance coordination and response to cyberattacks.

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