Thursday, November 21, the Defence Materiel Agency under the Ministry of National Defence and the U.S. Department of Defence will sign the Letter of Offer and Acceptance concerning procurement of 200 units of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV). The signature will be the culmination of the efforts of the Ministry of National Defence to supply the Lithuanian Armed Forces with high quality product for the best value for money. The new tactical vehicles will strengthen the present capabilities of the Lithuanian Armed Forces, increase mobility, personnel protection and combat power. Lithuania is purchasing the JLTVs through mediation of the U.S. Government from its selected manufacturer Oshkosh Defense.
Media programme of the event
Until 0945 hrs – Arrival of media representatives (at the Ministry of National Defence, Totorių str. 25 )
1000 – 1030 hrs signature of the Letter of Offer and Acceptance on the JLTV procurement at the Black Hall of the Ministry of National Defence, by Director of the Defence Materiel Agency under the MoD Sigitas Dzekunskas and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army Jeffrey S. White.
Brief press statements by the Minister of National Defence Raimundas Karoblis and Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of the United States to Lithuania Marcus Micheli. Official portait of the Lithuanian and U.S. representatives in front of the MoD building by the JLTV. An interview oportunity with is planned with the Senior Vice President at Oshkosh Defense, Mr Mike Ivy.
Media representatives are invited to register until Wednesday, November 20, 1500 hrs, at [email protected] Information required for registration: full name, represented media outlet, contacts (mobile phone number, e-mail address), pointing out the part of the event that will be attended.
Freelance reporters and foreign media representatives will need accreditation given by the MoD Strategic Communication and Public Relations Department, e-mail: [email protected]. Information required: filled out questionnaire form, copies of a personal ID document and confirmation letter from the media outlet.
POC: Asta Galdikaitė, MoD Strategic Communication and Public Relations Department: +370 687 90 765, +370 273 5519.
Photo credit: Oshkosh Defense
