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Lithuanian arms makers criticise government for not buying locally

By Marius Jokūbaitis, LRT RADIO, LRT.lt. Lithuanian arms and ammunition manufacturers are urging the government to order more locally produced weapons, arguing that excessive bureaucracy and a preference for Western [..]

Lithuania moots plans for new defence industry holding company

Lithuania is planning to establish a state-owned holding company to bring together companies from the defence industry, Deputy Defence Minister Orijana Masale has announced. “The prime minister has already said [..]

Defence supplier Hensoldt banks on strong order book as tensions rise

German defence supplier Hensoldt said growing geopolitical uncertainty and heightened tensions are expected to boost its order book in the coming year. The Bavarian-based maker of defence electronics hardware confirmed [..]