NIB gives Lithuania EUR 400m defence loan as Baltics mark 20 years of membership

The 20-year financing deal is earmarked for budgetary expenditures related to dual-use and infrastructure developments aimed at strengthening Lithuania’s defence capabilities – and raises the possibility that Latvia might do likewise. The investments …

Presidential adviser appointed Lithuania's auditor general

Irena Segalovičienė, an adviser to Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda, was appointed as the country’s auditor general. In a secret ballot on Tuesday, 69 MPs backed her appointment, 25 voted against, seven abstained, and four ballots were declared invalid …

Lithuania one vote away from leaving landmine ban treaty

Lithuania Kicks off NATO Eastern Flank Exercises

Lithuania’s Armed Forces have launched international field training exercises amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine on NATO’s eastern flank. The events will include approximately 8,000 local and allied troops, more than a thousand tactical vehicles, as well …

NATO Deploys E-3A AWAC Aircraft in Lithuania for Monitoring Mission

NATO has deployed its E-3A Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft to Lithuania to support enhanced vigilance in the Baltic region. The deployment includes three E-3A aircraft operating from Lithuania to monitor the Baltic Sea and bolster NATO …

Lithuania to seal border with Russia and Belarus

Lithuania will allocate 1.1 billion euros over the next 10 years to strengthen the defense of its eastern borders. Of this, about 800 million euros are planned to be allocated to purchase and install anti-tank mines. The Defense Ministry notes that these …

Lithuania to Spend $1.2Bln on Border Defenses With Russia and Belarus

Lithuania said Monday that it will spend 1.1 billion euros ($1.2 billion) over the next decade to fortify its border with Russia and Belarus, with the bulk of the funding earmarked for anti-tank mines. Lithuania, which shares borders with Russia’s …

3 MW green hydrogen plant to be constructed in Vilnius, Lithuania

On 29 April 2025, an approximately €10 million full-scope EPC contract was signed between Vilnius City Municipality and MT Group, officially launching the plant’s development. sustainable urban transport system. The hydrogen produced at the facility will …

Mines, fortifications and anti-drone systems. Lithuania allocates over a billion euros for border defense

Lithuania has decided to significantly strengthen its defense and allocate more than €1.1 billion for this over the next 10 years. The main emphasis is on the development of mining. This was reported by the countryʼs Ministry of Defense. The largest amount …

Lithuania, Latvia close their airspace for Vucic’s plane on its way to Moscow — media

BELGRADE, May 6. /TASS/. Lithuania and Latvia have banned the flight of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic’s plane through their airspace on its way to Moscow to attend the Victory Parade on May 9, the Vecernje Novosti newspaper reported. According …