Defence

Russian troops could invade Ukraine at any time: Lithuania increased its military readiness

According to experts who closely monitor the Kremlin’s actions, Russian troops could invade Ukraine at any time. And Lithuania has recently seen an increase in the number of visits by foreign politicians, all of them […]

Dalia Grybauskaitė, Juozas Olekas
CORPORATE

‘War’ between Lithuanian president and cabinet

The so-called army utensils scandal is turning into an open war between the president and the cabinet, Lithuanian analysts say. President Dalia Grybauskaitė has called Minister of National Defence Juozas Olekas a liar, stating that […]

A Latvian soldier, foreground, scans the terrain through the scope of his Spike anti-tank weapon Photo Captain Mark Ruban Public Affairs Officer Operation REASSURANCE Land Task Force
Defence

Lithuania signs USD 0.5bn deal with Israeli weapon maker

Lithuania has closed a deal with the Israeli weapon company “Rafael” and will get new-generation missiles and remote controlled weapon stations, according to the Israeli newspaper “Yedioth Ahronoth”. […]

Linas Jakštas
Defence

First Lithuanian conscript joins professional military service in airforce

Linas Jakštas is the first conscript to start professional military service with Lithuania‘s airforce after finishing his compulsory military service.

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