Lukas Šimonis

Joint Defense Acquisitions: Baltic States' Military Procurement Strategies The Baltic states are often referred to as the “three sisters”. Similar in terms of economic development, culture, and foreign policy. Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are all members of the […]

I often hear questions from colleagues abroad about why the Baltic countries rarely plan joint defense purchases together and why the military equipment used is so different. My thoughts on this issue:

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Tęsiamas pasiruošimas HIMARS sistemų integracijai į Lietuvos kariuomenę, vykdomi koviniai šaudymai | Lietuvos kariuomenė Vasario 3-4 d. Jungtinių Amerikos Valstijų (JAV) kariai su Lietuvos kariuomenės Sausumos pajėgų Salvinės artilerijos baterijos kariais vykdo kovinio šaudymo pra

The Lithuanian military is training with @usarmy.bsky.social allies on how to operate M142 HIMARS rocket artillery systems. With luck, Lithuania will receive it this year (originally meant to arrive in 2025)

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Lithuania procures bridge layer system to support tank and other tactical equipment   | LR Krašto apsaugos ministerija Institucija, atsakinga už krašto apsaugai ir gynybai skirtų finansų valdymą, bendradarbiavimą su užsienio valstybėmis gynybos srityje, karinio rezervo rengimą, mobilizacijos planavimą.

🚀 Lithuania strengthens defenses: €210M deal for 12 Leopard 2 Leguan bridge-layers! Lithuania further strengthens defense cooperation with Germany.
Boosting @LTU_Army mobility & NATO's eastern flank. #Lithuania #MilitaryTech #NATO #War #Germany

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Lithuanian defense spending is 5.38% of GDP now, and the 0.25 % for Ukraine is a part of the new strategic plan.

Lithuanian Support for Ukraine: Status and Challenges for 2026 - Militarnyi How Lithuania supports Ukraine through military, political, and humanitarian aid in the context of war, as well as what challenges lie ahead this year.

Lithuania stands as a steadfast ally to Ukraine in 2026, embedding support into its national security strategy. However, several issues remain. More in the article. As always, thanks to Militarnyi for publishing my thoughts.
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The Lithuanian Weather Balloon Crisis: Lessons Learned - Militarnyi The Lithuanian weather balloon crisis was a part of hybrid warfare conducted on NATO eastern border.

Hello Bluesky!
As my first post, I would like to share my first article on defense. This time, about the Lithuanian weather balloon crisis. Feel free to follow me for more.
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#warfare #Baltics