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

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 

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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Minister R. Kaunas to attend the Reagan National Defence Forum in the United States 

Minister R. Kaunas to attend the Reagan National Defence Forum in the United States 

On December 3–6 Minister of national Defence Robertas Kaunas is on a work trip in the United States where he…
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Spain sends Crow counter-UAS system to Lithuania, says Minister R. Kaunas

Spain sends Crow counter-UAS system to Lithuania, says Minister R. Kaunas

On a phone call with Minister of Defence of Spain Margarita Robles Minister of National Defence R. Kaunas thanked Spain…
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We invite the EU to try innovative solutions against Belarus’ provocations, says Vice Minister K. Aleksa

We invite the EU to try innovative solutions against Belarus’ provocations, says Vice Minister K. Aleksa

Vice Minister of National Defence Karolis Aleksa took part in the European Union Foreign Affairs Council in Defence Session in…
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Air detachments conducting the NATO Air Policing Mission in the Baltic states changed over: Spain starts its 70th rotation   

Air detachments conducting the NATO Air Policing Mission in the Baltic states changed over: Spain starts its 70th rotation   

November 27, air force detachments conducting the NATO Air Policing Mission in the Baltic states changed over at a Hand…
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Transition to real air defence has to be quicker, says Minister of National Defence R. Kaunas

Transition to real air defence has to be quicker, says Minister of National Defence R. Kaunas

Minister of National Defence Robertas Kaunas met with Minister of Defence of Estonia Hanno Pevkur conducting a visit in Lithuania.…
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Data on interceptions of aircraft completed near the Baltic States' borders on November 17–23, 2025

Data on interceptions of aircraft completed near the Baltic States' borders on November 17–23, 2025

On November 17–23 NATO Air Policing fighter aircraft were scrambled in response to violations of international flight regulations three times.…
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