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Minister of National Defence took part in a distance meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group 
2025-12-17
International cooperation

Minister of National Defence took part in a distance meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group 

On December 16 Minister of National Defence Robertas Kaunas took part in a distance meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact…
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We have to find ways to increase support to Ukraine while retaining the pressure on Russia, says R. Kaunas
2025-12-16
International cooperation | Security and defense policy

We have to find ways to increase support to Ukraine while retaining the pressure on Russia, says R. Kaunas

Today, Minister of National Defence Robertas Kaunas welcomed Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Belgium Theo Francken conducting a…
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We hope for political backing of the European Parliament and for proper financing to security of the external border, says Minister R. Kaunas
2025-12-16
International cooperation | Security and defense policy

We hope for political backing of the European Parliament and for proper financing to security of the external border, says Minister R. Kaunas

Minister of National Defence Robertas Kaunas was in attendance via teleconference at the European Parliament Committee on Security and Defence…
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Lithuania is purchasing 100 Swedish   CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicle, according to the State Defence Council
2025-12-15
Acquisitions and infrastructure development | Development and Strengthening of the Armed Forces

Lithuania is purchasing 100 Swedish   CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicle, according to the State Defence Council

Lithuania joins five other NATO Allies in a joint procurement to acquire 100 Swedish CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles.  Today…
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Data on interceptions of aircraft completed near the Baltic States' borders on December 8–14, 2025
2025-12-15
International cooperation

Data on interceptions of aircraft completed near the Baltic States' borders on December 8–14, 2025

On December 8–14 fighter aircraft of the NATO Air Policing Detachment were scrambled in response to international flight regulation violations…
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Leopard 2 A8 agreements signed by the MoD and international defence industry partners
2025-12-11
Acquisitions and infrastructure development | Development and Strengthening of the Armed Forces | International cooperation | Security and defense policy

Leopard 2 A8 agreements signed by the MoD and international defence industry partners

The Ministry of National Defence and representatives of KNDS Deutschland, Rheinmetal Landsysteme and  EPSO-G state-owned energy group international partners signed…
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The Seimas approves record defence budget of EUR 4.79 billion or 5.38 % of GDP in 2026 
2025-12-11
Security and defense policy

The Seimas approves record defence budget of EUR 4.79 billion or 5.38 % of GDP in 2026 

The Seimas has approved draft state budget 2026 earmarking a defence budget increased to EUR 4.79 billion or 5.38 %…
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CAESAR Mk II wheeled howitzer acquisition contract signed 
2025-12-10
Acquisitions and infrastructure development | International cooperation

CAESAR Mk II wheeled howitzer acquisition contract signed 

The Ministry of National Defence continues adding capability to the Lithuanian defence with the latest signature of a contract on…
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