Lithuania is positioning itself as a regional hub for defense production and maintenance. The country is seeking to enhance cooperation with Western arms companies, as indicated by the upcoming construction of a $200 million ammunition plant with Rheinmetall and ongoing discussions with Leonardo. Justina Budginaite-Froehly explains that these collaborations will enhance Lithuania’s defense capabilities and reinforce its relationships with NATO allies in the face of increased security threats from Russia in the Baltic Sea region.
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Lithuania is positioning itself as a regional hub for defense production and maintenance. The country is seeking to enhance cooperation with Western arms companies, as indicated by the upcoming construction of a $200 million ammunition plant with Rheinmetall and ongoing discussions with Leonardo. Justina Budginaite-Froehly explains that these collaborations will enhance Lithuania’s defense capabilities and reinforce its relationships with NATO allies in the face of increased security threats from Russia in the Baltic Sea region.