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Lithuania seeks €500 million from European Commission for anti-drone defenses

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 28
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Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia appealed to the European Commission for an urgent allocation of 500 million euros to strengthen their anti-drone capabilities. Lithuania's Defense Minister stated that the Commission would consider the request, with the specific purpose of the funding to be defined during negotiations. The appeal was made as an urgent matter, given concerns that Russia might test NATO's Article 5 with drone attacks.

From baltictimes.com

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The request relates to bolstering air defense capabilities on NATO's eastern flank. The Defense Minister noted that the need for faster defense industry production is driven by long lead times for weaponry.

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  • LithuaniaThe country seeking urgent financial support for anti-drone defenses.
  • European CommissionThe executive branch of the European Union receiving the funding appeal.
  • European Investment BankA body of the European Union that may be involved in channeling the defense funding.
  • NATOThe military alliance whose eastern flank is being defended by the new capabilities.
  • European CouncilThe institution of the European Union that would need to formally approve the budget request.

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