# Lithuanian national crisis preparedness exercises > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lithuanian-national-crisis-preparedness-exercises > Updated: 2026-10-15T05:05:06.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Lithuania has conducted a series of national readiness exercises to test various aspects of defense and crisis preparedness. In the ‘Reserve Soldier 2026’ training, the Lithuanian Armed Forces concluded exercises involving over 800 active reserve personnel. The program focused on enhancing national defense readiness through updated individual skills, such as weapon handling, tactical medicine, and protection against drone threats, as part of the broader ‘Perkūno Griausmas 2026’ series. Following these military drills, the ‘Vyčio skliautas 2026’ exercises shifted focus to civil resilience. The Ministry of Agriculture tested food supply stability during simulated supply chain disruptions. This included using the Lithuanian Agricultural and Food Products Market Information System to map essential products and conducting practical tests in Lazdijai by utilizing state food reserves, such as grains, flour, and oil, to evaluate distribution procedures. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-15: Lithuania tests food supply resilience during crisis exercises Lithuania is testing food supply chain resilience and state food reserves during the ‘Vyčio skliautas 2026’ exercises to ensure population security during potential crises. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lithuania-tests-food-supply-resilience-during-crisis-exercises ### 2026-10-10: Lithuanian Armed Forces complete Reserve Soldier 2026 training Over 800 Lithuanian reserve soldiers completed the ‘Reserve Soldier 2026’ training, testing an accelerated program focused on individual skills, drone defense, and tactical leadership. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lithuanian-armed-forces-complete-reserve-soldier-2026-training --- Cite as: Lithuanian national crisis preparedness exercises. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/lithuanian-national-crisis-preparedness-exercises