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Lithuania‘s defence industry development

Lithuania is strengthening its defence industry base by focusing on four strategic directions.

  • Ammunition and explosives strategic direction
  • Drone and counter-drone technologies strategic direction
  • Strategic direction of military equipment manufacturing and maintenance
  • Naval defence’s strategic direction

These initiatives are aimed at enhancing:

  • Inhancing National security
  • Increasing supply chain resilience
  • Promoting technological innovation and R&D
  • Strenghteting defence industry
  • Fostering cooperation with NATO/EU allies and partners

Objective: Ensure a secure, autonomous, and sustainable supply of critical ammunition and explosives to Lithuania and NATO/EU allies and partners

Scope:

  • Large- and medium-caliber ammunition (155mm, 120mm, 30/35mm)
  • Military-grade explosives (including TNT, RDX and etc.)
  • Anti-tank and anti-personnel mines

Objective: Build sovereign capabilities for platform assembly, maintenance, overhaul, and lifecycle support, including the development of new technologies

Scope:

  • FPV drones
  • Strategic deep strike drones
  • Reconnaissance UAS
  • Loitering munitions
  • Counter-UAS integration
  • Electromagnetic warfare technologies

Objective: Build sovereign capabilities for platform assembly, maintenance, overhaul, and lifecycle support.

Scope:

  • Military vehicles and artillery maintenance
  • Full lifecycle management
  • Domestic modernization programs
  • Strategic partnerships with prime companies
  • Military equipment domestic assembly lines
  • Manufacturing and assembly of military equipment and components

Objective: Enhance coastal defences, maritime domain awareness, and naval operational capabilities.

Scope:

  • Maritime defence component manufacturing
  • Integration of unmanned naval technologies
  • Modular ship design
  • NATO maritime support
  • Development and integration of naval drone technologies

LONG-TERM TECHNOLOGICAL PRIORITIES

Lithuania is building a unique modern, tech-driven innovation ecosystem, aligned with NATO/EU allies and partners.

KEY FOCUS AREAS

  • Autonomous Systems
  • Sensors and Photonics
  • Military Artificial Intelligence
  • Secure Communications & Satellite Systems

INDUSTRIAL COOPERATION AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN LITHUANIAN DEFENCE

  • The Law on Defence and Security Industry of the Republic of Lithuania mandates local industrial involvement
  • Foreign suppliers must partner with Lithuanian companies for joint projects, licensing, and manufacturing
  • Among NATO’s top defence spenders (5–6% GDP)
  • Strategic NATO/EU location on the eastern flank
  • World-class digital infrastructure
  • Highly skilled engineering, R&D, and cyber workforce
  • Fast-track setup: facility construction in 6 months
  • 0% corporate tax for up to 20 years
  • Simplified permitting, reserved land, and MOD project status
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Updated 2025-08-21
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