Robertas Kaunas

Baltic drone defense and NATO strategic shifts

4 clusters · 21 sources · last updated about 8 hours ago

Latest: NATO allies develop new drone forces and cost-effective anti-drone defenses

Discussions regarding drone defense in the Baltic region have transitioned from technical strategic recommendations to formal diplomatic funding requests and the implementation of localized countermeasures. Initially, d

Escalating NATO-Russia tensions and Polish security debates

68 clusters · 340 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Russia intensifies operations against NATO's eastern flank

Security concerns in Poland and across NATO’s eastern flank have intensified following a series of Russian military provocations. A Russian Mi-8 military helicopter briefly entered Polish airspace near Braniewo for 42 se

Military education and officer training in Lithuania and Pol

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Military Medical Academy in Łódź holds first oath ceremony

Military education and officer training initiatives are expanding across Lithuania and Poland. In Lithuania, the General Jonas Žemaitis Military Academy reported a record 170 new cadets, an increase from previous years.

Lithuania mobilization drills and Baltic evacuation planning

3 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Lithuania launches Vyčio skliautas 2026 national mobilization exercises

Lithuania has launched ‘Vyčio skliautai 2026’, its largest annual national mobilization system exercise to date. Running from September 25 to October 3, the drills involve approximately 3,000 officials, business represen

US military deployment to Lithuania

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: US Army deploys heavy tank battalion to Lithuania

The United States is conducting military rotations in Lithuania to bolster NATO’s eastern flank and deter regional aggression. As part of Operation Atlantic Resolve, soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantr

Lithuania EU Council Presidency preparations

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Lithuania prepares for 2027 EU Council Presidency

Lithuania is preparing for its presidency of the Council of the European Union, scheduled for the first half of 2027. Defense remains a primary focus for the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense, which aims to strengthen Europ

Drone incursions in Lithuania

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Lithuania drone airspace violation highlights new aerial warfare tactics

Security concerns have increased in the Baltic region following the interception of a drone by NATO fighter jets near Lithuania. Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kavaliauskas confirmed that bomb disposal experts neut

U.S. military presence in Lithuania

3 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Lithuania to receive new rotation of US troops

Lithuania is evaluating the possibility of hosting additional United States troops as Washington reviews its military footprint in Europe. Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas stated that discussions are ongoing regarding po

Russian hybrid threats to Baltic security

8 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Latvian President warns of rising Russian hybrid threats to NATO

Baltic states continue to assess various hybrid and military threats attributed to Russia. In Lithuania, officials have highlighted vulnerabilities in public resilience, noting low rankings in media literacy. In Latvia,

German military deployment in Lithuania

4 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Germany to deploy full brigade to Lithuania by 2025

Germany is transitioning from rotational deployments to a permanent military presence in Lithuania to bolster NATO’s eastern flank. The deployment centers on the 45th Armoured Brigade (Panzerbrigade 45), which aims to st

Lithuanian air defense and surveillance modernization

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Lithuania to develop AI-powered airspace surveillance system

Lithuania has initiated several measures to strengthen its air defense and airspace surveillance capabilities amid heightened security concerns on NATO’s eastern flank. In late August 2026, the country deployed NASAMS

Lithuanian defense funding and procurement challenges

4 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Lithuania implements defense industry law amendments

Lithuanian officials are shifting the national defense strategy to prioritize actual military capabilities and the creation of a comprehensive defense ecosystem over mere GDP percentages. This approach emphasizes domesti