Lithuania Says Will Spend 5-6% of GDP on Defense in 2026-2030

Lithuania plans to spend an annual five to six percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) on defense from 2026 to 2030, the Baltic NATO member’s president said Friday. Russia’s war in Ukraine has jolted NATO to strengthen its eastern flank and ramp up …

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15th Century Artifacts Linked to Prosperous Era in Lithuania Found by Researchers in Cathedral

A group of artifacts from the 15th and 16th centuries, linked to the Jagiellon dynasty and royal officials within it, has been discovered in Vilnius Cathedral, a prominent Catholic site in Lithuania. The dynasty, which ruled over territories in Lithuania …

Lithuania vows to boost defense spending to 5-6% of GDP, citing Russian aggression

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — — Lithuania has decided to raise its spending on defense to between 5% and 6% of overall national economic output starting in 2026 due to the threat of Russian aggression in the region, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausda said …

Passing Trump’s test? Lithuania pledges 5 to 6 percent GDP on defense spending

A 1st Lt. with the Lithuanian KASP (National Volunteer Defence Forces) watches for enemy vehicles on a nearby road during Exercise Allied Spirit 22 at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) in Hohenfels, Germany (US Army) BELFAST — Senior …

Lithuania’s former President Adamkus discharged after 2 weeks in hospital

Lithuania’s former President Valdas Adamkus has been discharged home after spending two weeks in hospital due to deteriorating health. “Valdas Adamkus has been discharged today by the decision of the medical staff at Santara Clinics,” the hospital in …

GPS interference forces Ryanair diversion from Lithuania

A Ryanair plane about to land at Vilnius airport was diverted to Warsaw in Poland because of GPS interference, Lithuania's air navigation authority said. Estonia and Finland last year blamed Russia for jamming GPS navigation devices in the region's …

NATO’s Lithuania Says It Will Boost Defence Spending to Five Per Cent as Demanded by President Trump

ILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) – Lithuania has decided to raise its spending on defense to between 5% and 6% of overall national economic output starting in 2026 due to the threat of Russian aggression in the region, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said …

Lithuania vows to boost defense spending to 5-6% of GDP because of threat of Russian aggression

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