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On March 20 Finland formally joined the Lithuanian-initiated project for developing the European Union Cyber Rapid Response Teams (CRRTs). The corresponding Declaration of Intent was signed by Minister of Defence of Finland Jussi Niinistö while on a formal visit in Vilnius.

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 Data on interceptions of aircraft completed near the Baltic States' borders March 18–24, 2019
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On March 18–24 NATO fighter aircraft conducting the NATO Air Policing Mission in the Baltic states were scrambled six times to identify and escort military aircraft of the Russian Federation in international airspace over the Baltic Sea.

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 Experts focused on the security and ddefence of the Baltic region at Baltic Military Conference 2019 in Vilnius
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On March 20–21 the General Jonas Žemaitis Military Academy of Lithuania hosted international Baltic Military Conference 2019 for the first organised in Lithuania. At the event high ranking officers, defence policy shapers, diplomats, and academics were focusing in the security and defence of the Baltic region and discussed peculiarities of preparation for defence and application of the Western military experience in the Baltic states.

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 The Lithuanian Air Force invites to mark Lithuania’s 15th NATO membership anniversary by taking partin in Runway Run 2019 in the military airport
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As Lithuania celebrates the 15th anniversary of its NATO membership, the Lithuanian Air Force is holding the already traditional and unique running event of a military runway at the Lithuanian Air Force Base - Runway Run 2019.

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 Decoration of the Chief of Defence of Lithuania presented to a U.S. Armed Forces servicemember
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Retired Colonel William A. Forkner, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Air Forces Africa, was presented with the Chief of Defence of Lithuania Medal for Distinguished Service for long-lasting cooperation, trust and support. The medal was bestowed on the U.S. representative by Commander of the Training and Doctrine Command Brig Gen Gintaras Zenkevičius on March 20 during a joint training event of Lithuanian and U.S forces at the Brigadier General K.Veverskis Training Area in Kazlų Rūda.

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 Retired Major General A. Andriškevičius awarded by Chief of Defence and Minister of Defence of Ukraine
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On March 19 Minister of Defence of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak presented to Major General (Retired) Jonas Andriškevičius a badge of honour for merits to the Armed Forces of Ukraine and development of military cooperation, and Chief of the General Staff of Ukraine Army General Viktor Muzhenko presented the medal. The former Chief of Defence of Lithuania represented Lithuania in the Defence Reform Advisory Board in Ukraine.

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 Lithuanian and U.S. air capabilities exercised together in Kazlų Rūda Training Area
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On March 20 the Lithuanian Armed Forces and the 2nd Bomb Wing of the U.S. Air Force trained together in an exercise at the Lithuanian Armed Forces Brigadier General Kazys Veverskis Training Area in Kazlų Rūda where aviation firing range is suitable for aircraft to deliver fire at ground-based targets. It was also the first time digital battle control systems were used.

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