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The Baltic Mine Deal

Two new signatures are bringing a shared naval weapon closer to Baltic service, while the public record leaves important questions about delivery unanswered.

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Odd Inge Teige
Nov 8
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Lithuania has signed a contract to acquire the Finnish BLOCKER naval mine system, the country’s Ministry of National Defence announced on November 4, 2026.

The buyer is Lithuania’s Defence Resources Agency and the supplier is FORCIT, a Finnish defense company. The purchase proceeds through Naval Mines Cooperation, a multin…

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