Lithuania is developing its own air defense system over the next three years, motivated by repeated violations of its airspace by Russian drones and balloons from Belarus. Lithuania currently has various short and medium-range air defense systems, with planned procurement costing several hundred million euros. The defense ministry must prioritize purchases within the next three years, balancing an annual defense budget of 5.38% of GDP. Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas emphasized that air defense remains a top priority alongside housing a German brigade and developing a division by 2030.

Lithuania is developing its own air defense system over the next three years, motivated by repeated violations of its airspace by Russian drones and balloons from Belarus. Lithuania currently has various short and medium-range air defense systems, with planned procurement costing several hundred million euros. The defense ministry must prioritize purchases within the next three years, balancing an annual defense budget of 5.38% of GDP. Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas emphasized that air defense remains a top priority alongside housing a German brigade and developing a division by 2030.