Lithuania's parliament votes to withdraw from landmines treaty
Vilnius (AFP) May 8, 2025
Lithuanian lawmakers voted on Thursday to quit a treaty banning anti-personnel mines, as the Baltic NATO member seeks to reinforce its security in the face of Russian aggression in Ukraine. ... more
Denmark to add 5,000 military positions
Copenhagen (AFP) April 23, 2025
Denmark on Wednesday announced it would add 5,000 positions to its military in the next eight years, including setting up a new infantry battalion, as the defence minister highlighted the "deteriorating" security the country faces. ... more
Nordics, Lithuania plan joint purchase of combat vehicles
Stockholm (AFP) April 22, 2025
Sweden, Finland, Norway and Lithuania plan to beef up military capabilities around the Baltic Sea with a joint order for several hundred CV90 combat vehicles, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Tuesday. ... more