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U.S. Army holds live-fire gunnery close to Belarus border
The United States Army's 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team from the 1st Cavalry Division conducted live-fire exercises with Bradley Fighting Vehicles at Pabrade, Lithuania on January 11-12. This trainin...
Lithuania opposes EU dialogue with Putin
Lithuania is against the European Union initiating any formal dialogues with Russian President Vladimir Putin, citing concerns over human rights violations and Russia's aggressive actions in Ukraine....
NATO Scrambles Fighters to Patrol Rogue Russian Jets Over the Baltics
NATO has scrambled fighter jets to intercept and monitor two unidentified Russian military aircraft flying in international airspace over the Baltic region without transponders or flight plans, amid h...
Russian military buildup on NATO Eastern flank revealed through satellite images
Satellite imagery has shown an increased Russian military presence along the eastern border of NATO countries, indicating a potential threat or defensive positioning by Russia....
Lithuania increases ground capability and spending in a high-threat environment
Lithuania, having joined NATO and the EU two decades ago after gaining independence from the USSR, now faces heightened security challenges due to its proximity to Russia and Belarus' involvement in U...
The Shifting Focus in Eastern European Defense
NATO countries on its eastern frontier are reviewing defense strategies with a special emphasis on Poland and the Baltic states. These nations have long focused on rapid response and NATO reinforcemen...
Lithuania: Russia spreads fake attack claims to sabotage Trump-Zelenskyy Mar-a-Lago deal
The Lithuanian Foreign Ministry believes that recent Russian claims about an attack on Vladimir Putin's residence are part of a disinformation campaign, similar to the alleged fake 'drone attack' on t...
The Strange Fear of Russia
Discussion exists about potential expansionist moves by Russia into Belarus and Baltic states following its current military efforts in Ukraine. Despite Russia's apparent lack of significant territori...
New Baltic study finds spoofing surge near Kaliningrad
A technical study reveals an increase in GNSS interference in the southern Baltic Sea, with ship-based measurements suggesting coordinated spoofing and jamming activities close to the maritime boundar...
NATO Increases Military Presence Near Kaliningrad Region
NATO is boosting its military presence close to the Kaliningrad region, an exclave of Russia situated between Poland and Lithuania....
Germany’s Military Is Preparing for a War with Russia
Since Germany's 2022 Zeitenwende speech, significant changes have been made to the military: an additional 100 billion euros for rearmament, a commitment to spend more than 2% of GDP on defense, and d...
Lithuania to buy 100 CV90 fighting vehicles
The State Defense Council of Lithuania has approved the purchase of 100 Swedish-made CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles as part of a joint procurement with other NATO allies. This move is intended t...
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1396: US intelligence warns Putin eyes Ukraine, Baltics, and Poland while Trump team insists Russia wants peace
US intelligence advises Putin's focus on Ukraine, the Baltics, and Poland remains while the Trump administration asserts that Russia is aiming for peace. President Zelenskyy expresses concern over mai...
US Intelligence Confirms Putin's Plans to Invade Baltic Countries
According to reports, US intelligence agencies have confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin has plans to invade the countries of the Baltic region....
Germany to spend almost $60 billion in latest military funding package
Germany has allocated nearly $60 billion for its military, including plans for a satellite-based reconnaissance system designed to monitor potential hostilities near Germany's deployed brigade in Lith...
NATO Discusses Next Steps to Ensure Security
NATO is currently discussing future security initiatives aimed at bolstering collective defense and addressing emerging threats....
US President Trump Claims He Saved NATO From Collapse
US President Donald Trump claims that he saved NATO from collapsing by demanding more burden sharing among member states and insisting on increased defense spending....
“Hybrid attack” on EU airports: Belarus balloons cost Lithuania €800,000, disrupt 51,000 passengers
Lithuania claims that Belarusian-launched helium balloons carrying flares are part of a deliberate destabilization campaign against the EU, with these disruptive actions costing Lithuania approximatel...
President of Lithuania Announces Intent to Send Military Vessel to Ukraine
President Gitanas Nausėda has announced plans to send a Lithuanian military vessel to Ukraine as part of the country's efforts to support Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression....
German Foreign Minister Waigel to Visit Lithuania with Focus on Ukraine Talks
German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer's (corrected name from 'Waigel') planned visit to Lithuania will include discussions focused on the situation in Ukraine. The talks are expected to involve stra...
German Diplomat Discusses NATO's Border Strengthening in Lithuania for First Time
A German diplomat has publicly discussed NATO's efforts to strengthen its border regions in Lithuania for the first time. The discussion highlights increased cooperation and strategic initiatives with...
The Strange Fear of Russia
George Friedman from Geopolitical Futures discusses speculative claims about Russian military movements, including alleged preparations for an invasion in Belarus and attacks on Baltic states, as well...
German Foreign Minister to Discuss Strengthening NATO's Frontline Area During First Visit to Lithuania
The German Foreign Minister arrives in Lithuania for the first time as part of his diplomatic role. The visit aims at discussing measures to strengthen NATO’s frontline area, marking a collaborative e...
NB8 – why not? A Nordic perspective
The article discusses how NB8 (Nordic-Baltic Eight) operates differently from other regional cooperation frameworks by being able to create a unified policy in response to security threats such as Rus...
French Navy Baltic Deployment Demonstrates Hybrid Approach to Mine Warfare
The French Navy's Éridan-class minehunter 'Sagittaire' arrived in the Baltic Sea for a two-month mission joining NATO MARCOM's Standing NATO Mine Counter Measures Group 1 (SNMCMG1). SNMCMG1, focused o...
Lithuania eyes state defense holding to steer all weapons needs
The Lithuanian government has plans to involve EPSO-G, the country's energy company, as a central player in defense industry partnerships with foreign companies. This strategy aims to consolidate and ...
Lithuanian startup rushes strike drones to Ukraine – in fluffy padding
A Lithuanian startup, Granta Autonomy, is sending strike drones to Ukraine with careful attention to transportation details such as packaging. The co-founder, Laurynas Litvinas, noted the importance o...
Lithuania Wants to Send Warship to Ukraine's Coast
The article discusses Lithuanian intentions to deploy a military vessel near Ukraine as part of increased naval presence and support for maritime security in the region....
Lithuania orders RBS 70 Bolide missiles from Saab
Saab has been contracted by the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence for the procurement of RBS 70 Bolide short-range air defence missiles, with delivery scheduled between 2028 and 2032....
Lithuania orders Bolide missiles from Saab for its RBS 70 systems
Saab has received an order from Lithuania's Ministry of National Defence (MND) to supply Bolide missiles for the nation’s existing RBS 70 missile defence systems....
Poland Takes Command of NATO's Permanent Maritime Group in the Baltic Sea
Poland has taken command of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 1 (SMG-1) in the Baltic Sea region. This group plays a key role in maintaining maritime security and conducting operations according to NATO’...
Lithuania Does Not Detect Alarming Signals About Withdrawal of US Troops
According to Lithuanian officials, there are no signs indicating an intention by the United States to withdraw its troops stationed in Lithuania or other NATO countries in the region. The stability an...
CEO: 2025 was a record-breaking year on the Baltic stock exchanges
According to an industry CEO, the year 2025 saw record-breaking activity in bond issuance on the stock exchanges of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, with companies raising nearly €2 billion through the...
Optical cable between Lithuania and Latvia damaged in Baltic Sea
An optical cable connecting Lithuania and Latvia has been damaged in the Baltic Sea. The full extent of the damage and its impact on communications is currently under assessment....
Subsea Cable Connecting Two Countries Damaged in Baltic Sea
A subsea optical cable connecting two countries has been damaged in the Baltic Sea. The extent of the damage and its impact on communication services have not yet been disclosed....