defence

Lithuania must be ready to defend itself for at least two weeks

In the event of a Russian attack, Lithuania must be ready to defend itself for at least two weeks, says a former commanding general of US Army Europe.

Seimas to host 9th Vilnius Security Forum

The Parliament is hosting the 9th Vilnius Security Forum on Friday with a focus on NATO ’s general deterrence strategy and its challenges.

Increased activity from Russian special services aims to polarize society

The Kremlin ’s aim is to polarize the society and create distrust in the country’s institutions, the national defence minister said Thursday in...

No direct military threat to any NATO allies – Stoltenberg

NATO countries do not face a direct military threat, whereas the Alliance’s defence capabilities have increased enough to convince Moscow that it would...

Europe is strengthening its security, but could not defend itself without US help

Europe is not ready to defend itself without the help of the United States, but European countries are making great efforts to strengthen their capabilities,...

More than half of Lithuanians oppose new defence tax

NATO jets scrambled three times in past week

Pro-Russian hackers tried to break into Armed Forces’ systems

NATO jets scrambled 3 times on 4-11 February

Raising corporate tax on big business may become a must-do – SocDem leader

Govt seeks out real estate projects to rent flats to German brigade troops

Public trust in army on the rise, support to universal draft grows – poll

NATO fighter jets scrambled twice in Lithuania in past week

PM attends opening of Rokantiškės military base

Lithuania opens first new military campus since independence

EU must urgently supply Ukraine with one million artillery shells – president’s adviser

Trade unions’ leader proposes corporate tax hike to boost defence spending

Defence funding should be raised by EUR 400mn next year, says defmin

Ukraine interested in relocating part of drone production to Lithuania – formin

Lithuania could borrow money from residents to boost defence spending – parlt speaker

Landsbergis, Swedish PM, FM discuss steps to boost Baltic Sea region security

Latvian president calls on army to inform public about measures to boost defence of eastern border

PM discusses strengthening of EU security and defence industry with Commissioner Breton

Labour Party’s leader thinks Lithuania could help Ukraine make drones

Former PM says affluent people should contribute more to defence

Minister does not reveal if Ukraine asked for help with mobilisation of its citizens

Lithuania must urgently start producing combat drones, says Saudargas

Law on defence and security industry may be adopted in spring – president’s adviser

DefMin comments German media report about Russia’s potential attack on NATO

Lithuania to spend EUR 30mn annually on developing drones