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Lithuania mulls buying Iris-T air defense systems from Germany – minister

Lithuania is considering acquiring Iris-T medium-range air defense systems from Germany, Lithuanian Defense Minister Laurynas Kasciunas said after meeting with his German counterpart Boris Pistorius in Lithuania’s Baltic Sea resort [..]

German Chancellor confirms strong support for strengthening Baltic security

The security of NATO allies is also our security and “an attack on the Baltics would be an attack on all of us”, which must not be allowed, German Chancellor [..]

Lithuanian lawmakers allow up to 10,000 foreign troops to come for BALTOPS

Lithuanian lawmakers on Tuesday adopted a special resolution allowing up to 10,000 troops from other countries to take part in the international Exercise Baltic Operations 2024 (BALTOPS) to be held [..]

Spain plans to join Riga-based NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence

The Cabinet of Ministers on Tuesday approved a memorandum of understanding on the Spanish Defense Ministry’s plan to join the Riga-based NATO Strategic Communication Centre of Excellence. The Spanish Defense [..]

NATO to invest EUR 160 million in development of military port in Liepaja

NATO has taken a decision to allocate more than EUR 160 million for the development of a military port in the area of Karosta Port in Liepaja, Defense Minister Andris [..]

Secretary General in Armenia: stability in the South Caucasus matters to NATO

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg concluded his tour of the South Caucasus on Tuesday (19 March 2024) in Yerevan, Armenia where he met with President Vahagn Khachaturyan and Prime Minister [..]

Swedish flag raised at NATO Headquarters

The Swedish flag was raised at NATO Headquarters for the first time on Monday (11 March 2024) in a ceremony to mark the country’s membership of the Alliance. Sweden became [..]

Russia preparing for long-term confrontation with NATO, including Baltics – intelligence

Russia is not only allocating massive resources for the war in Ukraine but is also preparing for a long-term confrontation with NATO, according to Lithuanian intelligence. “Russia is allocating enormous [..]

NATO completes modernisation of major airbase in Albania

Albania officially re-opened Kuçova airbase on Monday (4 March 2024), after transforming the decades-old base into a modern hub for NATO future air operations. Located around 80 kilometres south of [..]

No legal limit to Suwalki Corridor’s defense – Lithuanian advisor

A defense plan for the Suwaiki Corridor was drawn up back in 2022, and Polish troops would also defend the territory in Lithuania, so there is no legal restriction on [..]

West has not yet betrayed Ukraine, but has forgotten about this difficult war – Latvian volunteer soldier

The West has not yet surrendered Ukraine, but it has forgotten that a difficult war is going on and is instead solving its own problems, a Latvian volunteer soldier in [..]

Trump’s remarks on NATO spending are part of his election campaign – expert

Former US President Donald Trump’s statements about not providing assistance to NATO members in case of a Russian attack are part of Trump’s pre-election campaign, which is mainly aimed at [..]

Estonian intelligence: Likelihood of direct military attack against Estonia low this year

The likelihood of a direct military attack against Estonia remains low in the coming year, Director General of the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service Kaupo Rosin said in the intelligence service’s [..]

Inspired by nature – NATO supports scientists developing new technologies

On 11 February, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, meet two researchers whose curiosity and love for the natural world inspired outstanding careers in bioengineering and biophotonics. [..]

Estonian, Finnish soldiers carry out joint operation in Iraq

Estonian and Finnish defense forces personnel serving in Iraq conducted a joint operation in close protection earlier this week, aimed at ensuring a safe passage for US military advisors to [..]

Luxembourg to contribute EUR 12 mln to renovation of Estonia’s Amari Air Base

On the sidelines of the informal meeting of European Union defense ministers in Brussels on Wednesday, Estonian Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur and Luxembourg’s Minister of Defense Yuriko Backes exchanged [..]

Lithuania, Poland to hold joint military exercises

Lithuania and Poland are planning to hold joint military exercises. “We will step up military cooperation (with Poland). We will hold joint exercises, look for additional forms for our armed [..]

NATO preparing for possible Russian attack – Bild

NATO is preparing for a possible attack on its eastern flank by the aggressor country Russia, according to a secret document of the German Bundeswehr, which was obtained by German [..]

Lithuania has joined the Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO) HQ

Since 2020, Lithuania has been sending officers to the HQ as observers. The accession ceremony was attended by Lithuania’s Navy Commander captain (Navy) Giedrius Premeneckas, and he also met with [..]

UK to lead NATO’s 2024 rapid response force

From 1 January 2024, the United Kingdom’s 7th Light Mechanised Brigade will lead NATO’s rapid reaction force, placing thousands of soldiers on standby and ready to deploy within days. NATO’s [..]

Germany to send around 4,800 troops, 200 civilian staff to Lithuania – ambassador

With Berlin planning to deploy a brigade in Lithuania, Cornelius Zimmermann, Germany’s ambassador in Vilnius, said on Thursday that about 4,800 troops and 200 civilian personnel will arrive in the [..]

Secretary General in Pristina: “NATO will do what is necessary to maintain a safe and secure environment in Kosovo”

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with Dr Vjosa Osmani of Kosovo in Pristina to discuss the security situation in Kosovo and the wider region. Mr Stoltenberg condemned both the [..]

Karins signals interest in NATO top job

Latvian Foreign Minister Krisjanis Karins (New Unity) is looking to join the list of contenders to succeed NATO Secretary Jens Stoltenberg, a second top politician from the Baltics to express [..]

Poland understands very well that its security begins at the borders of the Baltic States – German Marshall Fund expert

Cooperation between Poland and the Baltic States is going very well, and Poland is contributing to Baltic security and wants to become a security provider in the region, as it [..]

Secretary General at NATO-Industry Forum: without industry there is no defence

Addressing the NATO-Industry Forum in Stockholm on Wednesday (25 October 2023), Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg highlighted the vital link between NATO, Allies and industry when it comes to ensuring support [..]

NATO boosts Baltic patrols after undersea infrastructure damage in Baltic Sea

NATO said on Thursday that allies are stepping up patrols in the Baltic Sea following recent damage to undersea infrastructure in the region. The increased measures include additional surveillance and [..]

NATO Secretary General: “Israel does not stand alone”

NATO Allies condemned the horrific terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel in a meeting of Defence Ministers on Thursday (12 October 2023). Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant briefed ministers by [..]

NATO Defence Ministers meet to discuss Ukraine, deterrence and defence, Kosovo and the Middle East

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg previewed the issues that NATO Defence Ministers will discuss over the next two days in Brussels, including support for Ukraine, strengthened deterrence and defence, NATO [..]

NATO Secretary General addresses first International Defence Industry Forum in Kyiv: there is no defence without industry

Addressing the first meeting of the International Defence Industry Forum in Kyiv on Friday (29 September 2023), NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg paid tribute to the Ukrainian people and armed [..]

NATO jets in Baltic scrambled once to intercept Russian plane

NATO fighter jets, stationed in the Baltic states as part of the NATO air policing mission, were scrambled once last week to identify and escort military aircraft of the Russian [..]

Mircea Geoană discusses NATO's partnership with Moldova during his visit to Chișinău

Deputy Secretary General welcomes NATO’s deepening partnership with Moldova

From 14 to 15 September 2023, NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană is visiting Chişinău to discuss NATO’s deepening partnership with the Republic of Moldova. During his visit, the Deputy [..]

Lithuanian PR expert Vytautas Matulevičius: The NATO Summit in Vilnius Was a Watershed moment for the Baltic Sea Region

With Turkey‘s clearance of Sweden‘s bid to join, approval of detailed defence and deterrence plans, and moving Ukraine closer to membership, 2023 NATO summit in Vilnius delivered significant breakthroughs for [..]

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