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A recent war game simulation conducted by Germany has revealed significant weaknesses in the NATO response if Russia were to invade a Baltic state, like Lithuania. The scenario exposed critical vulner...
NATO has reportedly tested what it calls 'the biggest unmanned fleet ever' in the Baltic region and is now scaling this up through an allied initiative named Task Force X Baltic....
Former Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda discussed potential Russian aggression against NATO members, proposing a coordinated defensive strategy involv...
A Finnish politician has expressed concern that NATO's presence and military exercises near Russia might provoke an armed conflict in the Baltic region. The politician argues that these actions could ...
Poland and Lithuania plan to establish a military training area within the Suwałki Corridor for approximately 100 million euros. This initiative is aimed at enhancing joint military capabilities and s...
Lithuanian politician Kestutis Budrys suggests that for the successful implementation of a new phase of NATO's strategic agenda, often referred to as 'NATO 3.0', European member states need to underta...
In a hypothetical scenario where Russia invades Lithuania, European nations face significant challenges in mounting an effective defense without substantial U.S. military intervention. The simulation ...
Kaunas has called out to other NATO allies to increase their defense spending after Vilnius took the lead among NATO member states regarding financial contributions to collective security. The city em...
During an interview with the Kyiv Post, Lithuania's Finance Minister Kristupas Vaitiekūnas addressed the 20th package of sanctions against Russia. He also discussed the importance of reforms for the B...
Ina Ruginienė, Lithuania’s former defense minister, discusses a contingency plan ('plan B') involving the deployment of additional US troops to Estonia and Poland if NATO's eastern flank faces signifi...
A military exercise conducted in Germany demonstrated a swift conquest of Russia over the Baltic states if NATO countries hesitate to provide timely and decisive responses during a crisis situation. T...
The Chief of Lithuania's General Staff has stated that Russia could lose its exclave region of Kaliningrad during a hypothetical military conflict with NATO. The statement implies the potential strate...
A subterranean theatre for military purposes has been inaugurated in Dnipro, Ukraine, receiving support and assistance from Lithuania's capital city, Vilnius. This development underscores the continue...
The United States has approved funding for enhancing defense capabilities in the Baltic states, contrary to previous indications that suggested potential delays or reductions in military assistance. T...
NATO has deployed what it claims as the world's largest unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) fleet to the Baltic region, comprising 50 drones initially, with an additional 20 provided by the United States. T...
Lithuanian Defense Minister Arvydas Anushauskas (often reported as Raimundas Karoblis's predecessor or colleague in media but here referring to statement by LtCol Tadas Budrys) emphasized that Europe ...
Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė expressed her hope that American troops will remain stationed in Lithuania to ensure the country's security and stability....
Lithuania is highlighted as the leading country in terms of defence spending within NATO. However, there is an emphasis on collective responsibility and burden-sharing among all member states....
The Russian Baltic Fleet has added two new aircraft that frequently operate over international airspace in the Baltic region, sometimes flying solo and at other times providing escort for bombers or r...
A Russian Su-30 fighter jet was intercepted over the Baltic Sea, and it was found to be armed during the confrontation....
Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė expressed hope that United States soldiers will continue to remain stationed in Lithuania, emphasizing the importance of US troops for regional security and ...
In an interview with Baltic News Service, Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene expressed regret over the decision to allow a Taiwanese representative office in Lithuania, which angered China. The ...
The NATO Hybrid Threats Support Team has made a visit to Lithuania as part of its ongoing efforts to counter hybrid threats within the organization's operational area....
Lithuanian Ambassador Robertas Kaunas attended a session of the NATO Foreign Ministers' Council meeting in Brussels, where support and defense cooperation with Ukraine were discussed....
Lithuania has decided to exclude an Estonian figure skating coach from its Olympic team just before the commencement of winter events in Milano Cortina....
A new submarine has joined the Russian Baltic Fleet, marking an increase from just one vessel previously. The existing sub, Dmitrov (487) of Project 877, is old and has historically been used for trai...
Former UFC fighter and public commentator Conor McGregor has dismissed as absurd the claims circulating about a potential military aggression by Russia against the Baltic countries....