Lithuania Presents X-WING Loitering Munition With Vertical Takeoff and 50 km Range

Lithuanian drone manufacturer Granta Autonomy has developed and presented a new X-WING loitering munition with a vertical takeoff and a range of up to 50 km. The company’s press service reported this to Militarnyi. The 12-kilogram drone with a...

Lithuania Selects Post-Soviet Coming-of-Age ‘The Southern Chronicles’ as Oscar Candidate

The Lithuanian Film Centre, the Lithuanian Filmmakers Union and a national selection committee have picked local smash hit “The Southern Chronicles” (“Pietinia Kronikas”), by Ignas Miškinis as Lithuania’s official candidate for the 98th Academy...

Lithuanian prosecutors allege a Russia-linked sabotage network planned arson attacks...

European security officials have previously warned that a widespread sabotage campaign blamed on Russia is growing more dangerous. The plots to use explosives are among around 80 incidents linked to Russia that The Associated Press has documented...

International military exercise 'Lightning' kicks off in Estonia

On Thursday, September 18, the two-week international military exercise Pikne (Lightning) began in Estonia. According to Ukrinform, ERR reports this. The main goal of the maneuvers is to practice the rapid redeployment of allied forces and joint...

Estonia fully bans purchase of Russian gas from 2026 — minister

VILNIUS, September 18. /TASS/. The Estonian government has approved the extension of the ban on the purchase of all Russian natural gas from January 1, 2026, Foreign Minister of the Baltic republic Margus Tsakhna said. "It is permitted to purchase...

UK police make spying arrests as Lithuanian prosecutors target Russia-linked arson network

British, Lithuanian and Latvian authorities have detained people on suspicion of carrying out intelligence-related activities on behalf of Russia in the latest of a string of incidents to be linked to Moscow by Western officials. The Metropolitan...

Moscow's interest in this autumn's Czech and Moldova elections

In the coming weeks, both Moldova and the Czech Republic will hold elections. In Moldova, authorities estimate the Kremlin will spend €100m — €31 per registered voter — to influence the outcome. In the Czech Republic, Kremlin-linked outlets are...

Finland says US is not pulling out of military cooperation with Finland

By Anne Kauranen HELSINKI (Reuters) -The United States is committed to deepening military cooperation with Finland, Finnish Defence Minister Antti Hakkanen said on Thursday, despite U.S. plans to scale back its operations elsewhere on NATO’s...

Graihagh runs for England with Penistone club-mates in Lithuania

A GROUP of Penistone runners travelled over to Vilnius to compete in ParkRun, 5k, 10k, half-marathon and marathon events in the Lithuanian capital. At Vingis ParkRun, Jackie Howsham completed her 300th event, while Jill Scrivens took the over55...

India at Russia's Zapad Military Drills: Why the Timing is Significant?

The Ministry of Defence sent a battalion of the renowned Kumaon Regiment for the multi-nation drill. (Source:X) India's decision to send 65 soldiers in the Russian-led Zapad-2025 military drills that included simulations for the launch of nuclear...

Financial close for 336 MWh of Lithuanian batteries

Domestic developer Green Genius said Wednesday it has secured €25.3 million from the Swedbank Lietuvoje Baltic unit of the Swedish lender, for a planned 49 MW/196 MWh BESS. That announcement came two days after Finnish energy storage company Olana...

UK police arrest 3 for spying as Lithuania eyes Russia-linked sabotage network

British, Lithuanian and Latvian authorities have detained people on suspicion of carrying out intelligence-related activities on behalf of Russia in the latest of a string of incidents linked to Moscow by Western officials. The Metropolitan Police...

Multinational military exercise Pikne kicked off In Estonia

On Thursday, September 18, a two-week multinational exercise called Pikne („Lightning“) will begin in Estonia, APA reports, citing Defence Forces. “The aim of the Pikne exercise is to practice the rapid deployment of allies to Estonia and,...

Lithuanians uncover Russia-linked terror planning network

The Lithuanian Prosecutor’s Office has reported that a network of suspects has been uncovered who planned to carry out terrorist attacks in Europe by using delivery services to send explosive packages. The Prosecutor General’s Office of Lithuania...

UK police make arrests for spying as Lithuanian prosecutors target Russia-linked arson...

British police said they arrested two men, aged 41 and 46, and a 35-year-old woman in the county of Essex. They searched two addresses and later released the suspects on bail. Lithuania's prosecutor general office said suspects in a separate case...

Group of Russian agents behind 4 terrorist attacks in Europe detained in Lithuania

The Prosecutor General’s Office and the Lithuanian Criminal Police Bureau uncovered a group of individuals who organized and planned to carry out four terrorist attacks in various European countries. This was reported by LRT. Within the framework...

UK police make arrests for spying as Lithuanian prosecutors target Russia-linked arson network

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — British, Lithuanian and Latvian authorities have detained several people on suspicion of carrying out intelligence-related activities on behalf of Russia in the latest of a string of incidents to be linked to Moscow by...

Russians with spy ties behind 2024 parcel explosions in Europe, Lithuania says

Lithuania’s prosecutors and criminal police say Russian citizens with links to Russia's military intelligence were behind the 2024 parcel explosions in Europe, the country's public broadcaster LRT reported on Sept. 17. The news sheds further light...

Lithuania charges 15 over alleged Russian-backed parcel bombs

Fifteen people have been charged with terrorism offences in Lithuania over the alleged Russian-backed detonation of parcels in Germany, Poland and the UK, prosecutors say. The suspects are accused of using delivery companies DHL and DPD to send...

ANALYSIS: Zapad 2025: Russia-Belarusian Military Drills Stoked Fears but Delivered Little Punch

The prospect of thousands of Russian and Belarusian troops taking part in the Zapad (West) military exercises earlier this month spooked people in some Western circles. Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine was, infamously, carried out by...