
Drone Crashes Near Utena, Undetected by Lithuanian Radars
A drone crashed in the Utena district of Lithuania, an incident that was notably not detected by the Lithuanian army's radar systems upon its entry.
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A drone crashed in the Utena district of Lithuania, an incident that was notably not detected by the Lithuanian army's radar systems upon its entry.

Temporary traffic restrictions will be implemented in parts of Kaunas due to the Lithuanian army's "Iron Wolf 2026" exercises.

A recent survey in Lithuania revealed that residents place the most trust in the police (77%) and the Lithuanian army (73%), though trust in the government has declined to 32%.

The Lithuanian Armed Forces are expanding their engineering units within the 1st Division, with the Colonel Juozas Vitkus Engineering Battalion restoring a bridging company after more than a decade. The official ceremony took place in Kaunas on April 15.

Before Easter, the Lithuanian Army shared a message on its Facebook profile with the public regarding the tension caused by recent drone incidents that entered the territory of the Baltic states.
The Lithuanian army reported that a suspicious drone flew into Lithuania near the Belarusian border and crashed into a frozen lake, with night footage capturing buzzing and an explosion.

Ignas Plunksnis, head of the Young Market Participants Association (JRDA), has decided to sue the Lithuanian army after some of his data was allegedly improperly protected and published in conscript lists, calling the situation 'absurd'.

The Vilnius Regional Court has concluded the evidence investigation in the criminal case against former Lithuanian Army Commander Valdemaras Rupšys, who is accused of illegally obtaining health services for dental prosthetics. The prosecutor will propose a sentence in the next session.

The Strategic Communication Department of the Lithuanian Armed Forces will present its 2025 review of the hostile information environment, detailing disinformation campaigns conducted by adversarial states against Lithuania and its allies in the past year.

As the Seimas prepares to discuss a law on establishing a training ground in Kapčiamiestis amidst coalition disagreements, Army Commander Raimundas Vaikšnoras states the army has done all it could.

A Lithuanian army soldier was apprehended by police in Vilnius district for driving under the influence, facing criminal liability as his blood alcohol level exceeded 1.5 per mille.

Kėdainiai, Lithuania, will host the largest annual event for the Lithuanian army and public, celebrating partisans and unity day with the theme 'We are You!'

The Lithuanian Armed Forces' K-9 units will demonstrate their skills at the Colonel Juozas Vitkus Engineering Battalion in Kaunas as part of a traditional event celebrating Dog Day.

The Lithuanian Armed Forces announced that its sappers neutralized 252 explosives during April.

The Lithuanian army has provided an explanation after residents of Kapčiamiestis shared on social media that soldiers were seen walking in their town for unclear reasons.

Former Lithuanian army commander Jonas Vytautas Žukas stated that Lithuania is not the only country facing drone incursions into its airspace, arguing it's incorrect to blame the military for not being able to protect the country's airspace.

The Lithuanian army reports that an object, possibly a drone, crossed the Lithuanian border overnight and crashed in the Varėna district, near Lake Lavys. The "SKYDAS" plan has been activated at the scene, where the object is visible.

NATO air policing mission fighter jet training exercises are scheduled to take place on Friday over the northern and western parts of Lithuania. The Lithuanian army announced the upcoming drills.

Lithuanian Army Commander Raimundas Vaikšnoras met with visiting Spanish Chief of Defense Staff Admiral General Teodoro Esteban López Calderón to discuss the regional security situation.

A former Lithuanian army commander delivered a sharp message to those avoiding military service, stating they should be ashamed. The discussion at the 'Saugu' forum also highlighted concerns about the physical preparedness of young recruits, despite an increase in volunteers.

Delfi's SAUGU initiative launched a map of shelters and sirens, with many shelters located in underground garages. Separately, a Lithuanian army representative described a conscript's daily life at a SAUGU forum.

Former Lithuanian Army Commander Jonas Vytautas Žukas states that Russia is currently not capable of opening a second front against NATO and European Union countries.

The Lithuanian Armed Forces are forming an ANBO (Autonomous Remote Unmanned Operations) unit, signaling a potential move towards dedicated drone forces.

The Lithuanian army addressed recurring public narratives on Facebook, refuting claims that its armed forces are not learning from the situation in the war in Ukraine, emphasizing that operational security has prevented them from discussing it openly.

The Vilnius Regional Court has concluded the trial of former Lithuanian Armed Forces Commander Valdemaras Rupšys, who is accused of abuse of power, document forgery, and fraud.

Closing arguments are scheduled to be delivered on Wednesday in the criminal case of former Lithuanian army commander Valdemaras Rupšys, currently being heard at the Vilnius Regional Court.

The Lithuanian army reported that a drone violated the country's airspace and subsequently crashed into an ice-covered lake approximately 20 km from the Belarusian border, with debris believed to be from the drone found at the site.

An object believed to be a drone crashed near Lavyso village in Lithuania after crossing the state border, with its engine now recovered, according to a Lithuanian army representative.

Following news about Augustas Marčiulionis's military obligation, the Lithuanian army issued a key reminder about mandatory military service.

Following engineering reconnaissance by the Lithuanian army in the Šilutė district, the National Crisis Management Center announced that experts have determined ice blasting is not currently necessary.

Lithuania's Aviation Base in Šiauliai introduces one of its first two new UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters, marking an upgrade for the Lithuanian army.

Lithuanian army commander Raimundas Vaikšnoras suggests that Lithuania could assist US operations against Iran by providing its territory for military assets like bombers.

The 'Iron Wolf' Infantry Brigade commemorated the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the Ministry of National Defense Training Unit, the first regular military unit of the Lithuanian Army.