Lithuanian soldiers will be sent to 11 international operations

Press release, 19 December 2019 The Seimas decided to send Lithuanian soldiers and civil servants of the national defence system to 11 international operations in 2020–2021. The greatest share of up to 60 troops and national defence civil servants will be available for deployment in NATO-led international operation Resolute Support in the Islamic Republic of … Skaityti toliau

Seimas adopted a resolution on the significance of the Baltic Way

Press release, 10 September 2019   Having regard to the fact that 23 August 2019 marked the 30th anniversary of the Baltic Way, which became a breakthrough for national liberation and restoration of statehood and democracy, the Seimas has recommended that, with a view to defending the freedom and independence of the Baltic countries, NATO … Skaityti toliau

Seimas marks the 15th anniversary of Lithuania’s Membership of NATO

Press release, 29 March 2019    The Seimas marked the 15th anniversary of Lithuania’s membership of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) by holding a debate on NATO’s importance for Lithuania’s statehood in the context of 15 years of NATO membership on 28 March 2019. Rasa Juknevičienė, Head of the Seimas Delegation to the NATO … Skaityti toliau

Committee on National Security and Defence: Seimas endorsed a ten-year programme for the national defence system development

Press release, 20 December 2018    On 20 December 2018, subject to urgency procedure, the Seimas endorsed a new National Defence System Development Programme for the next ten years. The Programme was adjusted due to the changes in the security situation in the region and increased defence spending. The new Programme lays establishes objectives and priorities of the … Skaityti toliau

Statement On Aggression Against Ukraine by the Russian Federation

Press release, 27 November 2018 Statement of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on National Security and Defence of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania On Aggression Against Ukraine by the Russian Federation The Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on National Security and Defence of the Seimas of the Republic … Skaityti toliau

Close regional cooperation between the Baltic States was highlighted in the documents adopted by the Baltic Assembly

Press release, 26 October 2018 On 26 October 2018, the Seimas hosted the 37th meeting of the Baltic Assembly (BA) and the 24th Baltic Council. The meetings covered the current developments and cooperation in the Baltic States, the regional security strategy, the regional gas and electricity market, the alcohol policy, the establishment of the Baltic … Skaityti toliau

Seimas prohibited operating flights of unmanned aerial vehicles over military areas

Press release, 31 May 2018    The Seimas adopted amendments to the Law on the Organisation of the National Defence System and Military Service thereby prohibiting individuals from filming, photographing or otherwise producing images of military areas, as well as operating flights of unmanned aerial vehicles over these areas and within a radius of at least two … Skaityti toliau

How Lithuanian business can contribute to the US aerospace and defence industry

Contribution to the world defence industry is a rather new direction for Lithuanian enterprises. As the defence budgets are recovering worldwide and rivalry among industry players is growing, Lithuanian companies have more global opportunities to establish themselves as suppliers not only for Lithuanian Armed Forces, but also for foreign counterparts. One of the most promising … Skaityti toliau

Seimas made a decision on the participation of Lithuanian troops in international operations

Press release, 12 October 2017    By 87 votes in favour, the Seimas unanimously adopted a resolution on the participation of military units of the Republic of Lithuania in international military operations (draft No XIIIP-1048(2). Thereby the Seimas authorised the deployment of military units of the Republic of Lithuania, consisting of military and civilian staff … Skaityti toliau

Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis: Lithuania assumes responsibility for its security

On his visit to Brussels, Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis met with Secretary General of North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Jens Stoltenberg. The meeting focused on the security policy in the Baltic region, Europe and in the world. „Today, thanks to NATO and our other allies, we are as safe as never before. The allied forces have … Skaityti toliau