Even without the introduction of universal conscription, Lithuania will probably conscript all young men fit to serve in 6-8 years due to demographic changes, the country’s National Defense Minister Arvydas Anusauskas says. “One way or the other, we are moving towards a universal conscription model when practically all men, youngContinue Reading
The general public and politicians have to decide whether universal military conscription in Lithuania should include women, Darius Kuliesius, President Gitanas Nauseda’s chief national security advisor, said on Tuesday. “It is society as a whole and all politicians who have to make a decision on this matter,” the advisor toldContinue Reading
Universal military conscription for young people just out of high school could be introduced in Lithuania in 2027 or 2029 and would cost the state hundreds of millions of euros, according to a feasibility study carried out by the Defense Ministry. The document said that preparations for universal conscription wouldContinue Reading
Newly discharged conscripts to hand back items including socks and bras, to be washed and reused Norwegian conscripts are to return their underwear after completing military service for the next recruits, as the army struggles with dwindling supplies due to Covid. Norway, which guards Nato’s northern borders and shares aContinue Reading
A video posted on social media of a Leopard 2A4 battle tank driving over Finnish conscripts has led to a variety of reactions on social media. The Jaeger Brigade conscripts were seen lined up on the ground between the 55-tonne war machine’s giant treads — but untouched by the vehicleContinue Reading
The Finnish Defence Forces will hold a national parade in the city of Lahti as part of Independence Day celebrations on 6 December, according to a press release. Last year’s parade, which was meant to take place in Pori, was cancelled due to the escalating number of Covid-19 cases. TheContinue Reading
Estonia will send almost 100 members of the Defense Forces to help Poland with its migration crisis on the Polish-Belarusian border, Defense Minister Kalle Laanet (Reform) on Friday. Laanet said Estonia received Poland’s request for practical assistance on Monday evening. “In the past, they wanted just political support, but nowContinue Reading
Latvian Defense Minister Artis Pabriks said the country is “currently one step from invoking Article 4 of the NATO Treaty” over the migrant situation on the Belarusian and Polish, Lithuanian, Latvian borders, public broadcaster LSM reported on Tuesday. Pabriks told Latvian Radio it has been agreed the countries will supportContinue Reading
Finland granted permits totalling 139.3 million euros in March 2020 for the export of military vehicle parts to the United Arab Emirates. The deal accounts for almost all of Finland’s total arms exports last year. The information was contained in the latest Finnish Arms Control Report produced by independent SaferGlobe,Continue Reading
Naton ovi pysyy auki Suomelle jatkossakin, Naton pääsihteeri Jens Stoltenberg sanoi Presidentinlinnassa maanantaina pidetyssä tiedotustilaisuudessa. – Suomi on hyvin läheinen Natolle, joten Naton ovi pysyy auki, mutta asia on Suomen päätettävissä, Stoltenberg kommentoi. Jos Suomen vastaus Natolle on kyllä, Suomen kanssa aloitetaan Stoltenbergin mukaan jäsenyysprosessiin liittyvät keskustelut. Stoltenberg lisäsi, ettäContinue Reading