AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBaltic Security & Airspace: Lithuania’s defense leadership is pushing a harder line as Russia’s drone and GPS disruption tactics spread across NATO’s eastern flank, with reports saying Russian GPS spoofing has steered Ukrainian drones into NATO airspace and forced Vilnius into shelter and flight disruptions. NATO Readiness: Germany’s 45th Armoured Brigade is now actively training in Lithuania under “Freedom Shield,” with German troops and tanks joining multinational drills focused on drones, artillery and integrated battlefield operations. Romania Drone Incident: A Russian drone that went astray during attacks on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in Galati, Romania, injuring two and triggering NATO and EU condemnation, while Romania urged faster anti-drone support. Lithuanian Defense Spending: At the Shangri-La Dialogue, Lithuania’s defense minister said the country is spending 5.38% of GDP on defense and highlighted a German brigade deployment and new ammunition/drone production plans. EU Trade Policy: The European Commission is preparing broader China trade defenses—tariffs, quotas and safeguards—after the EU-China deficit reportedly hit about €360 billion, with Lithuania among states pushing for tougher measures. Digital Payments: The Bank of Lithuania reiterated the case for a digital euro that works offline and across the euro area, aiming to close gaps in e-commerce connectivity.
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