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How Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia Are Gearing Up their Armed Forces

Today we explore the critical military developments in the Baltic region with our deep dive into Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia's strategic defense enhancements. Positioned between the Baltic Sea and the looming shadow of Russia, these three nations have significantly amplified their investment in military capabilities to counter potential threats from their powerful neighbor. Discover how Lithuania is bolstering its defense and armed forces by planning to increase its military spending to $2.8 billion by 2029, aiming to allocate 4.4% of its GDP to defense, matching Poland's commitment and surpassing the U.S. percentage. Understand the strategic upgrades across Lithuania's armed forces, including the acquisition of Leopard 2A8 tanks, CV90 armored vehicles, and advanced air defense systems like NASAMS and the Saab-mounted MSHORAD RBS 70NG. Analyze Estonia's aggressive defense spending, which has grown from 2% of its GDP in 2015 to 3.4% in 2024, making it the second-largest spender on defense as a percentage of GDP within NATO. Learn about Estonia's diversified military procurements from various international partners, enhancing its armored warfare and air defense capabilities to ensure robust national security. Follow Latvia's upward trajectory in defense spending and its strategic decisions to modernize its infantry fighting vehicles with the ASCOD 2 and boost its artillery strength with HIMARS. Additional Insights: Examine the integration of advanced drone technology in Lithuania and how these assets are actively contributing to current conflict zones like Ukraine. Delve into the collaborative efforts between Estonia and Latvia in procuring state-of-the-art air defense systems and their implications for regional security dynamics. Discuss the implications of these strategic upgrades for NATO's eastern flank and the potential geopolitical shifts in the region. Why It Matters: With the shadow of Russia's influence ever-present, the Baltic states are not only increasing their military budgets but are also actively enhancing their tactical capabilities and strategic partnerships within NATO. This proactive stance is crucial not only for their national security but also for the stability of the entire Baltic region. Stay tuned as we unpack the full spectrum of military developments in the Baltics, the strategic significance of these upgrades, and what it means for the future of European security. Don't forget to subscribe for more in-depth analysis and discussions on global military strategies and geopolitical developments. Share your thoughts in the comments below on how you view these developments and the role of NATO in ensuring the security of its member states. Lithuanian armed forces: Armored Vehicles: 44 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks from Germany. Approximately 100 CV90 armored vehicles, based on their success in Ukraine. 27 additional Boxer Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs), adding to the existing 89. 500 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) from the United States. Air Defense Systems: Existing 2 batteries of NASAMS (National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System). Additional order for two more NASAMS batteries. Saab’s mounted Mobile Short-Range Air Defense system RBS 70NG, expected delivery between 2025 and 2027. Several 64 Sentinel Radars to enhance NASAMS capabilities. Thales GM200 counter-battery radars. Artillery: 18 Caesar self-propelled howitzers to be received in the current year. 8 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS). Drone Capabilities: Development of loitering and ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) drones, actively used in Ukraine. Drone Capabilities: Development of loitering and ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) drones, actively used in Ukraine. Estonian defence forces: Armored Vehicles: Refurbished CV90 and Patria Pasi armored vehicles. 130 Otokar Arma modern APCs from Turkey. 100 Nurul Yörük, a competitor to the Humvee, also from Turkey. Artillery: 36 K9 Thunders operational. Additional 12 Caesars and 6 HIMARS systems being delivered. Unmanned Ground Vehicles & Drones: Themis unmanned ground vehicle, equipped for combat with machine guns and rocket launchers. Air Defense: Joint procurement with Latvia for the Iris-T air defense system, including several launchers and command points. French Mistral 3 Short-Range Air Defense (SHORAD) system. Latvian armed forces: Armored Vehicles: Plans to acquire a number of Spanish-Austrian ASCOD 2 as modern Infantry Fighting Vehicles. Co-producing Patria 6x6 fleet with Finland, aiming for a total of about 250 units. Artillery: Continuing operation of 50 M109 howitzers. Ordered 6 HIMARS from the U.S. Air Defense: Joint procurement with Estonia for the Iris-T air defense system. Saab Giraffe and a German Hensoldt Radar for their Iris T systems. Music by MaxKoMusic - https://maxkomusic.com #lithuania #latvia #estonia