📋 Tender Overview
National Defense Minister Dovile Sakaliene, Together With Latvian And Estonian Defense Ministers, Met With The United States Secretary Of Defense Pete Hegseth. The Meeting Discussed The Common Security Priorities For Both The Us And The Baltic States. The Us Secretary Of Defense Thanked The Baltic States For Their Friendship, Support And Respect For The Us Troops, As Well As For Leadership, Which Is An Example To Be Followed As A Whole. The Us Remains The Axis Of The Transatlantic Security, But Emphasizes That The Contribution Of All Allies Is Necessary For This Purpose. The Us Secretary Of Defense Values LithuaniaS Efforts And Contribution To Its Safety And Calls Them Exemplary. According To The Minister Of National Defense Of The Republic Of Lithuania, The Importance Of Russian Aggression Was Emphasized During The Meeting. During The Us Meeting, It Also Emphasized That Shortening Of Allied Armament Is One Of The Top Priorities. Emphasize Priorities For Defense Financing, Training And Exercise Opportunities, Armament Acquisitions, Development Of Defense Industry And Gotal Manufacturing. The Us Secretary Of Defense Emphasized That The Us -Lithuania Relations Have Never Been So Strong. LithuaniaS Efforts To Modernize And Invest In New Military Capabilities Are Very Important For Discouraging Possible Threats. We See That It Is Very Important In The Us Not Only To Have Training Areas, But Also To Carry Out A Specific Exercise, Including Land, Air Force, Drone And E -Fighting Maneuvers. This Only Reaffirms The Importance Of A New Landfill In Lithuania. So Far, Lithuania Has Already Invested More Than 2 Billion In The Us -Made Armament. Us Dollars. Currently More Than 20 Percent. All Lithuanian Defense Purchases Consist Of Us Production. The Strengthening Of The Defense Industry Is The General Vision Of Lithuania And The Us. Lithuania Invites Us Companies To Invest In Lithuania, Offers Joint Production Opportunities, Green Corridors And Tax Benefits. Since 2019, The Us Battalion And Artillery Unit Have Been Constantly Deployed In Lithuania. Already This Fall It Is Planned To Open New Infrastructure And Training Bases For Us Troops. LithuaniaS Investment In These Projects Exceeds 200 Million. Us Dollars. During The Meeting, The Minister Also Expressed Support For President Donald TrumpS Decision To Supply Us Weaponry To Ukraine, Fully Funded By Nato Allies. Lithuania Is Also Ready To Contribute To The Supply Of Patriot Systems To Ukraine. It Is Planned To Allocate Up To 30 Million For This Purpose. Euros. During The Meeting, Us Representatives Expressed Gratitude To Lithuania For The Organization Of The Operation In Pabrade And The Exceptional Support Of Society. It Was Emphasized That This Left A Great Impression On The Us Public.
