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УНН News of the World ✎ The coalition agreement provides for the long-term deployment of US units and defense spending at 5% of GDP. The government will also continue its sup… Source: https://unn.ua/en/news/new-coalition-in-lithuania-seeks-long-term-us-military-presence

Lithuania is launching a major military equipment upgrade. The country plans to purchase off-road vehicles and trucks for the army at a cost of approximately one billion euros. Source: https://ua.news/en/world/litva-zapuskaie-viiskovu-zakupivliu-na-miliard-ievro#:~:text=The%20ministry%20noted%3A%20%E2%80%9CThis%20procurement,and%20during%20crises%20or%20war.&text=What%20equipment%20will%20the%20army,and%20Mercedes%2DBenz%20Arocs%20trucks.

Institucija, atsakinga už krašto apsaugai ir gynybai skirtų finansų valdymą, bendradarbiavimą su užsienio valstybėmis gynybos srityje, karinio rezervo rengimą, mobilizacijos planavimą. Source: https://kam.lt/en/r-kaunas-invited-the-u-s-to-extend-collaboration-in-counter-drone-defence/

Newly-qualified Lithuanian Riflemen’s Union commandos pose for a group photograph with their U.S. Army trainers from Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, following the LRU Commando School graduation ceremony at Pabradė Training Area, Lithuania, June 7, 2026. The class graduated more than 100 new commandos qualified to conduct individual and squad-level operations alongside the […]

The institution responsible for the management of financial resources allocated to national defence and security, cooperation with foreign countries in the field of defence, the training of the military reserve, and mobilization planning. Source: https://kam.lt/en/we-aim-to-localise-ukraines-defence-industry-in-lithuania-says-minister-of-national-defence-after-meeting-with-kyrylo-budanov/

Rheinmetall is taking another step forward in its cooperation with Lithuania to support European and Atlantic security – right on the eastern flank of NATO. A new plant for the production of 155 mm artillery ammunition is being built in the Lithuanian municipality of Baisogala. It will be operated by the joint venture Rheinmetall Defence […]

Following a meeting with representatives from the defence and security industry, businesses and the innovation ecosystem,  Ministry of the Economy and Innovation (EIMIN) has announced the first call for proposals under a €1 million technology programme aimed at strengthening Lithuanian airspace security. Source: https://eimin.lrv.lt/en/structure-and-contacts/news-1/eimin-announces-the-first-call-for-businesses-to-develop-technological-solutions-for-airspace-security-s2VM/

Lithuanian defense technology startup Luna Robotics has secured a €1.08 million investment from the venture capital fund Coinvest Capital, Plug and Play EMEA Ventures GmbH, and international business angels. The company will use the funds to strengthen the international market position of its main product – a tactical FPV drone camera. Source: https://www.coinvest.lt/post/defense-technology-startup-luna-robotics-receives-over-1-million-investment-from-coinvest-capital-a

Lithuanian defense industry company KOVO Armor has signed a memorandum of understanding with U.S.-based security equipment and protection solutions manufacturer Safariland. The agreement, significant for Lithuania, outlines cooperation in the development and production of advanced ballistic protection systems. It was concluded during a business mission to the United States organized by the Innovation Agency Lithuania. […]

On October 1, 160 km away from the border with Ukraine at the Lipa Training Area in Poland, the OP-LEGIO training facility for training Ukraine’s new brigade was officially opened. The support Lithuania renders alongside the other Baltic states, Nordic countries and Poland encompasses personnel training, weaponry and equipment. Source: https://kam.lt/en/the-baltic-and-nordic-countries-with-poland-kick-off-training-of-the-new-ukraines-brigade/