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Data on interceptions of aircraft completed near the Baltic States' borders on June 13–19, 2022

Data on interceptions of aircraft completed near the Baltic States' borders on June 13–19, 2022

On June 13–19, fighter aircraft conducting the NATO Air Policing Mission in the Baltic states were scrambled 8 times to…
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Realistic deterrence in our region rests on two pillars: military presence of NATO and the U.S. Allies, says Vice Minister of National Defence Margiris Abukevičius

Realistic deterrence in our region rests on two pillars: military presence of NATO and the U.S. Allies, says Vice Minister of National Defence Margiris Abukevičius

Vice Minister of National Defence Margiris Abukevičius underscored at a meeting with Chief of the National Guard Bureau General Daniel.…
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Increase of NATO presence on the eastern flank cannot replace the fundamentally necessary U.S. presence, says Minister A. Anušauskas meeting U.S. Secretary of Defense

Increase of NATO presence on the eastern flank cannot replace the fundamentally necessary U.S. presence, says Minister A. Anušauskas meeting U.S. Secretary of Defense

“In our perspective, the only effective deterrence against Russia is the persistent U.S. and NATO force presence in the region.…
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More military capabilities on the ground in the Baltic states and strong forward defence is the only language of deterrence Russia understands, says A. Anušauskas

More military capabilities on the ground in the Baltic states and strong forward defence is the only language of deterrence Russia understands, says A. Anušauskas

“The NATO Summit in Madrid must send a very clear message to Russia - our commitment to defend every inch…
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A. Anušauskas and Federal Minister of Defence discussed strengthening of the NATO battalion in Lithuania  

A. Anušauskas and Federal Minister of Defence discussed strengthening of the NATO battalion in Lithuania  

On June 15 Minister of National Defence Arvydas Anušauskas, attendance at the NATO Defence Ministerial in Brussels, met with Federal…
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U.S. F-35s to fly over Vilnius   

U.S. F-35s to fly over Vilnius   

Today, June 16, two U.S. Air Force F-35 aircraft and a KC-135 Stratotanker air refueling aircraft will conduct a low…
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Ukraine is fighting for the security of the entire region, says Minister of National Defence A. Anušauskas

Ukraine is fighting for the security of the entire region, says Minister of National Defence A. Anušauskas

Minister of National Defence Arvydas Anušauskas underscored at the meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group June 15 that assistance…
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Letter of Intent signed with Finland on acquisition of two patrol craft

Letter of Intent signed with Finland on acquisition of two patrol craft

On June 15 Minister of National Defence Arvydas Anušauskas and Minister of Defence of Finland Annti Kaikkonen met in Brussels…
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