State Defense Council

Lithuania decides to step up acquisition of medium-range air defense systems

In response to the recent missile incident in Poland, Lithuania's State Defense Council on Monday agreed to step up the acquisition of medium-range air...

State Defense Council to convene on Monday

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda will convene the State Defense Council on Monday, his spokesman Ridas Jasiulionis has confirmed it to BNS.

President's aide urges caution in comments over arms to Ukraine

Kestutis Budrys, President Gitanas Nauseda's chief national security advisor, on Thursday urged caution in public comments about the transfer of weapons and...

Army chief to advise SDC not to give howitzers and air defense systems to Ukraine

Chief of Defense of Lithuania Valdemaras Rupsys says he will suggest at the next meeting of the country's State Defense Council not to hand over PzH 2000...

Presidential aide: Lithuania to physically stop damaging of border fence if necessary

Lithuania will find ways to stop the damaging of the physical barrier along its border with Belarus, a presidential advisor said on Tuesday, adding that...