📋 Tender Overview
The European Commission, Having Approved The Second Wave Of Evaluation Of National Defense Plans Under The New Instrument Security Action For Europe (Safe), Has Taken Another Significant Step In Strengthening The Security Of The European Union. The Commission Submitted A Proposal To The Council To Approve Financial Support For Eight Member States - Lithuania, As Well As Estonia, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Poland, Slovakia And Finland. The European CommissionS Assessment Of National Defense Investment Plans Paves The Way For The First Wave Of Low-Interest, Long-Term Loans. About 74 Billion Is Tentatively Planned For The Eight Eu Member States. Financial Support, Which Will Be Used To Strengthen Critical Defense Capabilities. According To The Safe Mechanism, 6.375 Billion Is Provided For Lithuania. The Amount Of Euros Allocated To The Development Of Defense Capabilities. This Amount Exceeds The Minimum Requested Amount Of 5 Billion Specified In The Application Of The Ministry Of National Defense. Amount Of Euros. LithuaniaS Main Goal Is By 2030. To Fully Prepare The Division Of The Lithuanian Land Forces, Equipping It With Combat, Support And Logistic Systems And The Necessary Ammunition Stocks. Additional Financial Resources Are Necessary For This, And One Of The Most Attractive Means To Achieve This Goal Is The Safe Mechanism Created By The European Commission, The Conditions Of Which Are Extremely Favorable For Lithuania. The European CommissionS Decision To Allocate More Than 6.3 Billion Euros To Lithuania Is An Extremely Important Step On The Way To Strengthening Our Defense Capabilities. This Is Not Only Financial Support - It Is A Clear Sign Of Confidence In Lithuania And In The Path We Have Chosen To Increase Deterrence And Defense Capabilities. These Funds Will Allow Us To Accelerate The Formation Of The Ground Forces Division, Ensure The Necessary Ammunition Stocks, Modernize The ArmyS Systems And Contribute To The Implementation Of The Baltic Defense Line, Says Minister Of National Defense Robertas Kaunas. With Safe Funds, Lithuania Plans To Accelerate The Development Of Defense Capabilities By Investing In A Ground Forces Division, Strengthening The Baltic Defense Line - Including Countermobility Measures And Mines - As Well As In The Maintenance And Modernization Of Other Lithuanian Armed Forces. It Is Also Planned To Allocate Part Of The Safe Funds To Support Ukraine. Various Forms Of Support Are Planned, Including Joint Purchases With Ukraine, Purchases Of Military Equipment From Ukraine Or European Union Suppliers For UkraineS Needs. The Safe Mechanism Also Contributes To UkraineS Deeper Integration Into The European Security Ecosystem By Providing Sustainable And Flexible Support. Further Actions The Council Of The European Union Will Have To Make Implementation Decisions In The Next Four Weeks. After Their Approval, The European Commission Will Finalize The Loan Agreements, And The First Payments Are Expected In 2026. In March At The Same Time, The Commission Will Continue To Assess The Plans Submitted By The Remaining Member States. Safe Is A Temporary Loan Instrument Created By The European Commission That Will Operate Until 2030. The End Of Which The Total Volume Can Reach Up To 150 Billion Euros. The Facility Enables Eu Member States To Conduct Joint Defense Procurement In Priority Areas, From Munitions And Land Capabilities To Air Defense, Maritime Capabilities, Cyber, Space Technology And Artificial Intelligence.
