Great exchange with President Gitanas Nausėda on what is important for European security: strengthening the transatlantic alliance through European NATO countries stepping up their defence efforts, investing in the 🇪🇺 Eastern border, supporting 🇺🇦, & working on military mobility.

Data & values driven meeting with Mike Gallagher, Head of Defence at Palantir Technologies, and member of our famous #BlacklistedByPRC club 💪 #Palantir technological solutions help us strengthen Lithuania’s resilience and build robust defense capabilities. We look forward to

Today I had the honour to speak at the IISS News Shangri La Dialogue #SLD25, during the Fifth Plenary Session on Cross-Regional Security Interlinkages For decades we comforted ourselves with illusion that trade will give birth to democracy within authoritarian regimes, but

🇱🇹Viceminister Karolis Aleksa joined leaders from NATO’s eastern & northern flanks, alongside 🇺🇦President Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський & Mark Rutte, at the Vilnius Summit. Lithuania called for increased support to Ukraine’s defence and stronger NATO cooperation ahead of The Hague Summit.

Strong and frank discussion with Mark Rutte Mark Rutte. Lithuania will invest 5.25% of GDP in defence next year, turning words into action. Every NATO member must commit to 5%. Maintaining NATO unity and lasting support for Ukraine is vital.

Today I signed a Letter of Intent for coordinated acquisition of 🇸🇪 #CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles. #Europe 🇪🇺 must build defence muscles faster&bigger, this cooperation will speed deliveries, cut costs&strengthen our defence industry. Support for #Ukraine 🇺🇦included #WeAreNATO

🇱🇹DefMin Dovilė Šakalienė thanked 🇺🇸Special Operations Forces Commander Gen. Bryan Fenton for long-term support to 🇱🇹Special Operations Forces. We are ready to host more US troops, including SOF, as we upgrade our military infrastructure. Joint ops with the US remain a priority.

🇱🇹 Deputy MoD Aleksa congratulated BalticDefenceCollege graduates in 🇪🇪 107 military & civilian graduated, incl. 26 from 🇱🇹 defence system & 6 intl. students supported by 🇱🇹 💬 In today’s geopolitical context, experience & strategic thinking gained here are more vital than ever.

🇱🇹 Lithuania’s parliament has approved measures to boost soldiers’ pay & allowances, enhance living & training conditions, extend service age, and improve meal quality – a clear commitment to caring for those who serve🤝 💪We build strength through care.

🇱🇹Once again, Lithuania is stepping up. Seimas | #StandWithUkraine backs major reforms to strengthen Lithuanian_Armed_Forces: more troops, new units, updated structure. 🔹 20,000 professional troops 🔹 6,800 volunteers 🔹 New units, full First Division 🔹 Officer growth at all levels — from cadets to generals

Lithuania is taking bold steps to strengthen our Armed Forces. We are increasing professional troop numbers by 28%, raising soldiers’ pay by 7%, boosting meal allowances by 28%, introducing new bonuses, enhancing insurance conditions and extending the possible age of service.

🇱🇹 Vice Minister of National Defence @KarolisAleksa met with EU Enlargement & Eastern Neighbourhood 🇪🇺 Deputy Director-General Simon Mordue to discuss the effectiveness of assistance tools for 🇺🇦 Enhancing joint efforts for Ukraine’s resilience remains our key priority 🤝

Today, we bid farewell to the Netherlands' Defence Attaché LT COL Laine den Hollander, who was awarded the Medal of Merit for his outstanding contribution to strengthening 🇱🇹-🇳🇱 defence cooperation. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to our shared security goals!

🇱🇹 In Rukla, Viceminister Karolis Aleksa met Lithuania’s ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions to discuss regional security. The talks focused on NATO collective defence, the German brigade’s presence in Lithuania, and the importance of strong transatlantic partnerships.

Defence Viceminister congratulated new 🇱🇹 officers: When 🇷🇺 launched a full-scale war on 🇺🇦 in 2022, you showed leadership, took up arms, and chose responsibility for Lithuania's future. During these three challenging years, you learnt how to lead and made us more secure 🫡

🇱🇹 Lithuania’s Defence Viceminister Karolis Aleksa underscores: Russia is waging daily hybrid war in the Baltics — sabotage, cyberattacks & disinformation. Unity across Europe is key to resisting Kremlin influence.

🇱🇹 Viceminister Karolis Aleksa spoke with 🇮🇳TIMES NOW about evolving security challenges in Europe, highlighting Russia as a long-term threat. He emphasized the importance of international cooperation on UAVs, cybersecurity and defence readiness. timesnownews.com/india/from-cyb…

🤝Lithuania secures NATO backing to safeguard its airspace. Today, 🇱🇹Defence Minister Dovilė Šakalienė and NATO SACEUR Gen. Grynkewich had a call to agree on stronger intelligence sharing & a NATO expert mission to assess our air defence. Also discussed the US presence in Lithuania.

🇱🇹 Lithuania’s next big skill? Flying drones! 📈 9 brand new training centers across the country, 22,000+ people trained, from grade school to grown-ups – all ready for take-off by 2028.

🇱🇹 Lithuania is boosting its defence: Lithuanian Government 🇱🇹 raises borrowing limit by €800M for military equipment. Advance payment for 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks is now planned for Q3 2025 to speed delivery before 2030 in line with NATO plans.