List of equipment of the Lithuanian Armed Forces

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This is a list of weapons and equipment currently used by the Lithuanian Armed Forces. For the naval equipment and ships, see Lithuanian Naval Force; for the list of aircraft, see Lithuanian Air Force.

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Lithuania uses military equipment compatible with the NATO standards.

Infantry weapons

ModelImageOriginVariantCaliberDetails
Handguns
Glock 17 GLOCK 17 Gen 4 Pistol MOD 45160305.jpg Flag of Austria.svg  Austria 17/Gen 4 9×19mm Parabellum Standard issue pistol. [1]
Heckler & Koch SFP9 HK SFP9.jpg Flag of Germany.svg  Germany HK SFP9-SF 9×19mm Parabellum To be procured between 2020 and 2026. Replaces all previous sidearms. [2] [3]
Heckler & Koch USP HKUSP.png Flag of Germany.svg  Germany HK USP 9×19mm Parabellum [4]
Colt M1911 M1911A1.png Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States M1911A1 .45 ACP [5]
Flare gun
Heckler & Koch P2A1 Heckler u Koch Signalpistole P2A2 noBG.png Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany P2A1 12 gauge Military flare pistol.[ citation needed ]
Submachine guns
Uzi Uzi of the israeli armed forces.jpg Flag of Israel.svg  Israel Mini Uzi
Uzi Submachine Gun
9×19mm Parabellum [6]
Heckler & Koch MP5 Heckler Koch MP5.jpg Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany MP5A3
MP5SD3
9×19mm Parabellum [7]
Heckler & Koch MP7 MP7A1.jpg Flag of Germany.svg  Germany MP7A2 HK 4.6×30mm [8]
Heckler & Koch UMP HKUMP45.JPG Flag of Germany.svg  Germany UMP45 .45 ACP Used by Lithuanian Special Operations Force.[ citation needed ]
Shotguns
Benelli M4 Super 90 Benelli m4 2.jpg Flag of Italy.svg  Italy M4 12 gauge Used by Lithuanian Special Operations Force.[ citation needed ]
Assault rifles
Heckler & Koch G36 Gewehr G36 noBG.png Flag of Germany.svg  Germany G36KA4M2
G36KA4M2C
G36KA4M1
G36KA4
G36KV1
G36C
5.56×45mm NATO Standard issue assault rifle. [9]
Heckler & Koch HK416 HK416N.png Flag of Germany.svg  Germany HK416A5 5.56×45mm NATO Used by Lithuanian Special Operations Force. [10]
Machine guns
FN Minimi FN MINIMI Standard Right.jpg Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 5.56 Para
7.62 Mk3
5.56×45mm NATO
7.62×51mm NATO
FN MINIMI 5.56 Para version is used by Lithuanian Special Operations Force.[ citation needed ]
FN Minimi 7.62 Mk3 version ordered in 2023. [11]
FN MAG FN MAG white background.jpg Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Ksp 58B and other variants 7.62×51mm NATO Standard issue general-purpose machine gun. Typically mounted on lightly armored vehicles, or armored personnel carriers, as first or second weapons in parallel with M2 Browning machine gun and automatic grenade launcher. [12] To be replaced. [13]
Rheinmetall MG 3 BundeswehrMG3 noBG.png Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany 7.62×51mm NATO About 4000 MG3 in wartime reserve. Purchased from German surplus. To be replaced. Used as an additional weapon to PzH2000. [14]
Heavy machine guns
M2 Browning PEO Browning M2E2 QCB.jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States M2HB
M2HB-QCB
12.7×99mm NATO Typically mounted on lightly armored vehicles or armored personnel carriers, tripod version is also available. [15]
Sniper rifles
FN SCAR MK16 Scar L Sideview.png Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium SCAR-H PR 7.62×51mm NATO Standard issue marksman rifle. [16] [17]
Sako TRG Sako TRG folding stock + Zeiss 3-12x56 SSG P.JPG Flag of Finland.svg  Finland TRG-22 7.62×51mm NATO [18]
FR F2 FRF2 lunette Schrome.jpg Flag of France.svg  France 7.62×51mm NATO [19]
GOL Sniper Magnum GOL Sniper Magnum.jpg Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany 7.62×51mm NATO [20]
Heckler & Koch PSG1 MSG 90 rifle 2014 noBG.jpg Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany MSG90A1 7.62×51mm NATO [21]
Accuracy International AXMC Precision Guided Firearm.jpg Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 7.62×51mm NATO
8.6×70mm
[22]
Desert Tech SRS SRS A1.png Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States SRS-A1 8.6×70mm [23]
M14
PEO M14 EBR.jpg
Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States M14
M14L1
M14 EBR SOP
M14 MDV
7.62×51mm NATO M14 EBR SOP version used by Lithuanian Special Operations Force. [24]
Anti-material rifles
Barrett M82 Barrett-M82A1-Independence-Day-2017-IZE-048-white.jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States M82A1 12.7×99mm NATO [25]
Barrett M107 Barrett-M107A1-29-BBL-BLK.png Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States M107A1 12.7×99mm NATO [26]
Desert Tech HTI HTI-Right-Profile.jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States 12.7×99mm NATO [27]
Grenade
RGD-5 Rgd 5 hand grenade.jpeg Flag of Bulgaria (1971-1990).svg  People's Republic of Bulgaria
Spränghandgranat m/56 Spranghandgranat m56 001.jpg Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Rökfackla 4 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Smoke grenade
HG-85 Grenade IMG 3098.jpg Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland OFFHGR-85
SPLHGR-85
M18 US Marines 100520-M-9232S-012 M18 green smoke grenade crop.jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Smoke grenade
Grenade launchers
Heckler & Koch AG36 Latvian G36KV.JPEG Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Grenade launcher 40×46 mm LV [28]
Heckler & Koch HK269 HK AGCEGLM.jpg Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Grenade launcher 40×46 mm LV [29]
Heckler & Koch GMG Agw-automatische-granaatwerper-40mm.jpg Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Automatic grenade launcher 40×53 mm HVTypically mounted on lightly armoured vehicles, or armoured personnel carriers, tripod version is also available. [30]
Anti-tank weapons
Carl Gustav recoilless rifle Carl Gustav M3 Kokonaisturvallisuus 2015.jpg Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Recoilless rifle84 mmM2, M3 and M4 variants. [31] [32]
AT4 AT4 2.jpg Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Single-shot anti-tank weapon84 mm [33]
M72 LAW M72 LAW 66 KES 88 20180604.jpg Flag of Norway.svg  Norway Single-shot anti-tank weapon66 mmM72A2, M72A7, M72E10 and other modern variants. [34]
FGM-148 Javelin FGM-148 Javelin (5160721562).jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Anti-tank missile127 mm144 CLU and 871 missiles purchased from the United States. In service from 2002. [35]
Light mortars
Hirtenberger M6 D190718ge3515.jpg Flag of Austria.svg  Austria M6-895 [36] 60 mm
M60 60mm mortar M60.jpg Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria 60 mm
LM-60 Mortar LM-60D.jpg Flag of Poland.svg  Poland 60 mm [37]
M19 60mm Mortar display.jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States 60 mm
Heavy mortars
M38/43 120 mm regimental mortar M1943.jpg Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union 120 mm18 acquired from Poland.[ citation needed ]
2B11 120 mm mortar 2B11.jpg Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union 120 mm20 acquired from Bulgaria.[ citation needed ]
M M1982 [38] 120 mm M1982 mortar.jpg Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia 120 mm
M/41D Granatkastare modell 41 Revinge 2018-2.jpg Flag of Finland.svg  Finland 120 mm22 acquired from Sweden.[ citation needed ]
Expal 120-MX2-SM 120-mm-Mortar-Expal MoD-Lithuania-scaled-e1667393405681.jpg Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 120 mmContract signed in October 2022, with deliveries to be completed in 2024. [39] [40]
Wartime reserve weapons
Browning Hi-Power High power Inglis (6971784217).jpg Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 9 mm [41]
Ak 4 AK4OR.jpg Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Heckler & Koch G3A37.62 mmAbout 20.000 Ak 4 in wartime reserve. Purchased from Swedish surplus. Replaced by the G36. [42]
Pvpj 1110 LT PV1110.jpg Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Recoilless rifle 90 mmAbout 200 Pvpj1110 in wartime reserve. Donated by Sweden. [43]
M16 rifle M16A2 Rifle with M203 Grenade Launcher (7414627064).jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States M16A25.56 mmIn wartime reserves. Received from NATO surplus. [44]

Armoured combat vehicles

NameImageOriginTypeVariantsQuantityNotes
Main battle tank
Leopard 2 Tank Leopard 2A7 NATO Days 2022 (cropped).jpg Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Main battle tank
TBD
TBD
In July 2023, Lithuanian MoD sent a letter of intent to purchase Leopard 2 from German KMW and on January 2024 the government decided to proceed with the acquisition. [45] [46] It was previously reported that the country seeks to acquire 54 tanks. [47] German media suggested that Lithuania plans to purchase the Leopard 2A8 variant. [48]
Infantry fighting vehicles
GTK Boxer IFV Vilkas sideview.jpg Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Flag of Israel.svg  Israel
Infantry fighting vehicle
IFV Vilkas
89 + (120)Delivered between 2019 and 2023. The local designation IFV Vilkas. [49] Armed with Israeli made Rafael Samson RCWS featuring a Mk44 Bushmaster II 30mm autocannon, coaxial 7.62mm machine gun and Spike-LR anti-tank missiles. [50] Acquisition of another 120 vehicles is in progress. [51]
Armoured personnel carriers
M113 Uhlan Battalion M113.jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Armoured personnel carrier
M113A1
M113A2
219 [36] 154 M113A1 and 200 M113A2 items acquired from Germany between 2000 and 2006, some of them non-operational (used as source for spare parts only); 8 fitted for logistic battalion (equipped with cranes), other modification infantry, medical and command. 50 donated to Ukraine. [52] [53]
Armoured patrol and scout cars
JLTV Joint Light Tactical Vehicles of the Lithuanian Armed Forces 2021-Aug-17 Rukla.jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Armoured car Oshkosh L-ATV ~500 [54] In 2019, Lithuania purchased 200 JLTVs and in October 2022 the country signed a contract to purchase an additional 300 JLTVs from the United States. [54] The vehicles will be armed with 12.7mm M2 QCB machine guns. Lithuania is expected to receive all the vehicles by the end of 2024. [54]
Humvee HMMWV in Lithuanian service.jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Armoured car
M1025
M1097
M1114
M1151
195+Some equipped with HK GMG, or Browning M2 50.cal HMG.[ citation needed ]
Land Rover Defender Lithuanian SOP 1.png Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom Light armoured vehicle
88
90
110
100+Some equipped with HK GMG, Browning M2 50.cal HMG, or RBS 70.[ citation needed ]
Toyota Land Cruiser Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
Flag of Norway.svg  Norway
Light armoured vehicle
Land Cruiser 200 AT42M
5Bought for international missions, has protection from small arms and IED's. From Arctic Truck company. [55] 7 donated to Ukraine army.
Armoured combat support vehicles
Bergepanzer 2 Modernized Bergepanzer 2 (BPz-2 MOD) in Leopard 1 tank basis in Lithuanian army service.jpg Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany Armoured recovery vehicle
Bergepanzer-2
10Ordered 10, delivered between 2015 and 2020. [56]
M113 M113 i.jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Armoured fitter and repair vehicle8
Armoured special purpose vehicles
GTK Boxer Fahrschulpanzer GTK Boxer.JPG Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
Training vehicle
IFV Vilkas
2Delivered between 2017 and 2021, local Lithuanian designation IFV Vilkas. [49]
M577 M577 Vilnius Military Parade.jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Command post vehicle 178+Over 180 acquired from Germany in 2015–16. [56] Used for command, indirect fire support, medical evacuation and training purposes. [56]

Artillery

NameImageOriginTypeCaliberQuantityNotes
Self-propelled mortars
Panzermörser M113 Panzermorser M113 in Lithuanian service.jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Mortar carrier
120 mm
32 [36] [57] Mortar carriers with Tampella 120 mm mortars. Acquired from Germany in 2005 and 2006. [58] Modernised in cooperation with Israel in 2015. In November 2022, 10 units were donated to Ukraine. [57]
Towed artillery
M101 M101 105 mm howitzer in Lithuanian service.jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Howitzer
105 mm
5472 units acquired from Denmark in 2002. At least 18 units were donated to Ukraine. [59]
Self-propelled artillery
CAESAR CAESAR NG (Mk. II) New Generation 155mm 6x6 self-propelled howitzer.png Flag of France.svg  France Self-propelled howitzer 155 mm(18 on order) [60] The country joined the French CAESAR Mark II program to develop a new generation artillery system. It is expected that the howitzers will be delivered by 2027. [60] The order was confirmed and a contract signed on 16 December 2022 for 18 units of the latest Caesar NG.
PzH 2000 Lithuanian PzH 2000 (4) (cropped).jpg Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Self-propelled howitzer 155 mm21Acquired from Germany in 2015–2020. [61]
Rocket artillery
M142 HIMARS 3dMarineDivisionHIMARS.jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Multiple launch rocket system 227 mm

610 mm

(8 on order)Eight launchers with ammunition will be delivered in 2025. [62] On 9 November 2022, the United States Department of State approved the sale of launchers and over 800 missiles, [63] [62] including:
  • M30A2 GMLRS - 36 pods with 6 missiles each.
  • M31A2 GMLRS - 36 pods with 6 missiles each.
  • XM403 Extended Range GMLRS - 36 pods with 6 missiles each.
  • XM404 Extended Range GMLRS - 36 pods with 6 missiles each.
  • MGM-140 ATACMS - 18 missiles of the M57 variant with a WDU-18/B warhead from the Harpoon missile.

Air-defence equipment

ModelImageOriginVariantDetails
Surface-to-air missile systems
NASAMS NASAMS 3 in Lithuanian service (2).jpg Flag of Norway.svg  Norway NASAMS 3

2 batteries with 4 launchers each delivered in 2020 for a $128 million deal. [64] Additional batteries ordered in December 2023 for €200 million. [65] As part of the agreement is 36 AIM-120C-8 missiles approved by the US government in October 2023. [66]

The battery consists of: AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel, Kongsberg's Fire Distribution Center (FDC), Mercedes Actros 8x8 trucks on which the launchers are transported. [67]

AN/TWQ-1 Avenger Avenger missile.jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Ordered from the United States in December 2022. [68]
Man-portable air-defence systems
PZR Grom PZR Grom in Lithuanian Air Force.jpg Flag of Poland.svg  Poland GromAcquired in 2014. [69]
RBS 70 RBS-70 in Lithuanian Air Force.jpg Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden RBS 70 NGModernised to RBS-70 NG version. [70] A new batch of Mk-2 and Bolide missiles was ordered in October 2022. [71]
FIM-92 Stinger Dual Mount Stinger in Lithuanian Air Force.jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States First acquired in 2002 with an additional acquisition in 2007, which included the "Dual Mount Stinger" configuration with missiles, trainers, test missiles, MPQ-64 Sentinel radars, tactical control centres and Humvee trucks for transportation. [72] [73]
Counter-UAV systems
EDM4S NT Service EDM4S, Kyiv 2021, 02.jpg Flag of Lithuania.svg  Lithuania Domestically produced anti-drone electronic warfare system. [74]

Radars

ModelImageOriginTypeVariantDetails
Saab Giraffe Giraffe AFB-radar.jpg Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Short rangeGiraffe Mk-IVPart of the short range air defense units. [75]
AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel ELEC AN-MPQ-64 Sentinel Radar lg.jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States MPQ-64
MPQ-64F1
Part of the short and medium range air defence systems. [75]
Thales GM200 MM/C ILA 2018, Schonefeld (1X7A5463).jpg Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Counter-battery fire GM200 MM/CThe contract was signed in January 2024 and the systems will be delivered by 2026. [76]
TRML-3D Radar TRML-3D.jpg Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Medium rangeTRML-3D/32Acquired in 2004. [77]
LANZA 3D Lithuanian long range military radar.jpg Flag of Spain.svg  Spain Long rangeLANZA 3D [78] Long range 3D radars, manufactured by Indra Sistemas, commissioned in 2018–2020. [79]

Logistic and engineering vehicles

NameImageOriginTypeVariantsQuantityNotes
Trucks
Sisu E13TP Daugiafunkcinis sunkvezimis SISU E13TP.JPG Flag of Finland.svg  Finland Armored high mobility terrain vehicle
E13TP
50 [80]
Mercedes-Benz Arocs Mercedes-Benz Arocs in Lithuanian service.jpg Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Truck

8×8

Arocs 4142 AK
25525 ordered in 2020. [81]

An additional 230 Arocs are being purchased. Delivery of the trucks is planned from 2023 to 2030. [82] [83] 17 tons capacity [84]

Mercedes-Benz Zetros Mercedes-Benz ZETROS with Mercedes-Benz EMPL.jpg Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Semi truck

6×6

Zetros 3643
8Used for transporting Panzerhaubitze 2000 howitzers. [85]

70-tons tow capacity

Mercedes-Benz Zetros Mercedes-Benz Zetros 2733 (1).jpg Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Truck

6×6

Zetros 2733
141141 Zetros with cranes are being purchased. Delivery of the trucks is planned from 2023 to 2030. [86] [83]

10-tons capacity [84]

Mercedes-Benz Unimog Mercedes Benz Unimog U5000 in Lithuanian service.jpg Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Truck

4×4

U5000
U1550
500+Around 160 older U1550s [87]

340 U5000 ordered in 2015, delivered by 2020. [88] 42 additional U5000 ordered and delivered by 2021. [88]

34 U5000 ordered in 2023. [89] 5-tons capacity

Mercedes-Benz NG Uroczystosc przekazania WP pierwszej partii niemieckich czolgow Leopard 2 A6.jpg Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany Military truck
1017A
1213
200-250Purchased from Netherlands. [90]
DAF F218 series DAF 11-KL-81 at Amsersfoort, The Netherlands.JPG Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Military truck
YAS 4442
YKS 2300
225Purchased from Netherlands. [91]
Engineering vehicles
Manitou Manitou garagesloret.jpg Flag of France.svg  France Telescopic handler
Komatsu ICE-Baustelle-Komatsu 61PX-P3209723.jpg Flag of Japan.svg  Japan Bulldozer
61PX
KrAZ IFOR Hungarian Army truck.JPEG Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine Floating bridge
PMP
19 KrAZ spec truck, 24 floating bridge, 6 cutter in wartime reserve.[ citation needed ]
JCB JCB 4CX-M photo-1.JPG Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom Backhoe loader
4CX
CAT IDF-CAT-966-Loader-1.jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Loader
Magni Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Telescopic handlersHTH 27.113 (1 on order)Received in September 2023 [92]
Amphibious vehicle
PTS-M PTS-M VS4.JPG Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union Amphibious tracked vehicle 2
Bv 206 Hagglunds Bv206 25th US Marines 2.jpg Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Amphibious tracked vehicle
Bandvagn 206
10+For medical evacuation + radar.[ citation needed ]
Buses
MAN Kariuomenes orkestro autobusas.JPG Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Military orchestra bus.

Light utility vehicles

NameImageOriginTypeVariantsQuantityNotes
Utility vehicles
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Mercedes-Benz G350 for Lithuanian Armed Forces.jpg Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Sport utility vehicle
G350d (W464)

GD290 (W461)
273

690
Former Dutch operated GD 290 vehicles were delivered in 2016. [93]
The new order with manufacturer for delivery of 273 units G350d vehicles was placed in 2023. The delivery of all vehicles expected by the end of 2024. [94] [95]
Volvo C3-series Tgb20.jpg Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Sport utility vehicle
C303
C304
C306
Land Rover Defender Ex-Australian Army Land Rover.JPG Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom Sport utility vehicle
88
90
110
Mitsubishi L200 2002 Mitsubishi L200 4Life 4WD 2.5 Front.jpg Flag of Japan.svg  Japan Pickup truck Standard pickup for demining team.[ citation needed ]
Chevrolet CUCV I 1984 M1009 CUCV.jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Pickup truck
M1008
Troop and cargo transport.[ citation needed ]
Cars
Fiat Dobló Mk I Fiat Doblo Facelift 20090808 front.JPG Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Car 65Standard army panel van. [96]
Skoda Oktavia Mk.II Skoda Octavia II of Lithuanian military police.jpg Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic Car 10Standard military police patrol car. [96]
Škoda Superb Skoda Superb of Lithuanian military police.jpg Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic Car 5Standard military police pursuit and patrol car. [96]
Peugeot Dangel Expert 2018 Peugeot Expert Pro+ Standard Blu 2.0.jpg Flag of France.svg  France Light commercial vehicle / Multi purpose vehicle 127Standard army light commercial vehicle / multi purpose vehicle. [97]
Peugeot Rifter
Peugeot e-Rifter Leonberg 2022 1X7A0472.jpg
Flag of France.svg  France Light commercial vehicle / Multi purpose vehicle 235Standard army light commercial vehicle / multi purpose vehicle. [98]
Buggy
Arctic Cat Arctic Cat Wildcat 1000 HO 4x4 2013 (11809108924).jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Flag of Lithuania.svg  Lithuania
Fast attack vehicle
Wild Cat 1000
10+1 lost in exercise. [99] [96] [100]
Motorcycle
KTM EXCR530 KTM 350 EXC defensie luchtmobiel.jpg Flag of Austria.svg  Austria Motorcycle Standard SF motorcycle. [96]
All-terrain vehicles
Can-Am Outlander MAX 1000 XTP Can-Am Outlander MAX 1000 XTP in Lithuanian Army.jpg Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada All-terrain vehicle 10+Lithuanian army used to patrol the border with Belarus, after the Belarusian hybrid attack on Lithuania. [101]

Unmanned aerial vehicles

NameImageOriginTypeDetails
Reconnaissance drones
ScanEagle ScanEagle UAV catapult launcher 2005-04-16.jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Short range
[102]
RQ-11 RQ-11 Raven 1.jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States [103]
Hornet Flag of Lithuania.svg  Lithuania [104]
Hornet XR Drone Day 2023 (Lithuania) Hornet XR UAV (cropped).jpg Flag of Lithuania.svg  Lithuania [104]
Loitering munitions
AeroVironment Switchblade Switchblade 300 launch.jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Medium range
In December 2020, Lithuania signed a contract to acquire Switchblade 600 loitering munitions. [105]

Unmanned ground vehicles

NameImageOriginTypeVariants
Demining vehicles
DOK-ING DOK-ING MV-4 20160924 DSC 6064.jpg Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia Unmanned mine clearance vehicle
MV-10
TELEROB TEODor.jpg Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Unmanned ground explosive ordnance disposal vehicle
tEODor

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The Lithuanian National Defence Volunteer Forces Big Band is a Lithuanian musical group in the Lithuanian Armed Forces. It was founded in 1991 as the first official wind band of the armed forces. Most of the band's members are graduates of the Lithuanian Academy of Music and the Vilnius Conservatory. The 30 musicians of the big band have performed all over the Eurasia region, in countries such as in France, Poland, Italy, Estonia, Latvia, Russia, Belgium and Afghanistan. Captain Ričardas Čiupkovas is the current band leader and director of music of the KASPB.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chief of the Defence Staff (Lithuania)</span> Head of the Lithuanian Defence Staff

Chief of the Defence Staff is the head of the Lithuanian Defence Staff responsible for the administrative, operational, and logistical needs of the Lithuanian Armed Forces.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Defence Staff (Lithuania)</span> Military unit

The Defence Staff is the main staff of the Lithuanian Armed Forces. Since 2008, the staff reports to the Chief of Defence. Its main tasks are to plan, lead, and support military operations as well as to prepare strategic military plans.

The Infantry Company of the Lithuanian Tribunal also known as the Hungarian Banner of the Lithuanian Tribunal was an infantry company of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania charged with protecting the Lithuanian Tribunal, as well as guarding detainees. It was not part of the Lithuanian Grand Ducal Army's establishment. It was called "Hungarian", because its infantry was of the Hungarian-type.

The Hungarian Company of the Lithuanian Field Hetman was a military unit of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. The unit was considered as the Lithuanian army's grenadiers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kyviškės airfield</span> Airfield near Vilnius, Lithuania

Kyviškės airfield is a small regional airfield, opened in 1947, located in Kyviškės village, east of Vilnius. Runway, which is 540 meters in length and 23 meters in width, was thoroughly renovated in 2016. Traffic at the airfield is most intense during the summer months, with 200-300 daily lift-offs and landings. As of 2023, this airfield is primarily used for events and trainings, no domestic or international commercial routes operate here. Vilnius Airport located about 25 km away by car is the closest commercial airport.

Giedrimas Jeglinskas is a Lithuanian politician and former NATO official who is the candidate of the Union of Democrats "For Lithuania" in the 2024 Lithuanian presidential election. Previously, he served as Assistant Secretary General of NATO from 2019 to 2022 and Vice-Minister of National Defence from 2017 to 2019.

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