📋 Tender Overview
The Government Approved The Proposal Of The Ministry Of Economy And Innovation To Recognize The Planned Establishment Of The Leopard 2A8 Tank Assembly Plant Project As Ensuring The Immediate Needs Of The StateS Security And Defense. Therefore, This Project Will Be Subject To Additional Special Investment Conditions Necessary For Faster And More Efficient Implementation. For The First Time, Some Of The Advanced Tanks Meeting Nato Standards Will Be Assembled In Lithuania, And The Created Infrastructure Will Ensure Their Long-Term Technical Maintenance And Readiness. This Strengthens The Lithuanian Army, Promotes The Growth Of The Defense Industry And Contributes To The Increase Of European Defense Capabilities, Says Minister Of National Defense Robertas Kaunas. This Project Is Not Only A Significant Investment In The Lithuanian Defense Industry, But Also An Important Step In Strengthening The Security Of Our Country. Assembling Tanks In Lithuania Increases The Resilience Of Supply Chains, Reduces Dependence On External Suppliers And Creates Long-Term Added Value For The CountryS Economy. At The Same Time, It Is A Clear Signal That The State Is Purposefully Helping To Implement Strategically Important Investments, Enabling Them To Grow And Create High-Value Jobs In Lithuania, Says Minister Of Economy And Innovation Edvinas Griksas. According To The Minister, Taking Into Account The Changed Geopolitical Situation And Increased Security Threats In The Region, Strengthening The Capabilities Of The National Defense Industry Becomes A Strategic Priority. The Ability To Ensure A Part Of The Critical Defense Capabilities Within The Country Will Contribute To More Operational Preparation Of Equipment, Interoperability With Nato Allies And Long-Term Resilience Of Lithuania. The Project Assembly Of Leopard 2A8 Main Battle Tanks In Lithuania Is Already Included In The List Of Major Projects. The Infrastructure Necessary For The Development Of The Company Is Planned To Be Established In The Kaunas Free Economic Zone (Lez). The Military Equipment Service Company Lithuania Defense Services (Lds) Intends To Invest About 50 Million In The Project. Euros, And Until 2028 Create Up To 80 New Jobs. The Implementation Of This Project Will Contribute Significantly Both To The Strengthening Of LithuaniaS National Security And To The Implementation Of Common European Defense Policy Goals.
