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Lithuania’s Baltic Mine Deal

Lithuania is turning to Finnish expertise for its next maritime defense purchase, joining a regional effort with ambitions beyond buying weapons.

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Odd Inge Teige
Nov 5

Lithuania’s Defense Resources Agency has signed a contract with Finnish manufacturer FORCIT to purchase its BLOCKER naval mine system, the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defense announced on November 4.

Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas said buying the same system as other allies would allow their forces to coordinate and operate together. He …

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