NATO member Lithuania says two Russian jets briefly entered its airspaceLithuania reported two Russian military planes briefly entered its airspace. NATO scrambled fighter jets in response. Lithuania lodged a fo...
24 Oct, 2025, 08.04 AM IST
European countries near Russia puzzled by US plans to cut defense fundingThe Trump administration's plans to potentially halt security assistance funding to European countries bordering Russia have sparked confus...
06 Sep, 2025, 09.35 AM IST
US to cut military aid for Europe: OfficialThe United States is set to discontinue long-standing military assistance to European nations bordering Russia, urging them to bolster thei...
05 Sep, 2025, 09.55 PM IST
First time since World War II, Germany sends troops to Lithuania on long-term basis, has it sensed something?Germany has initiated its first long-term overseas troop deployment since World War II, stationing thousands of soldiers in Lithuania, a NA...
23 May, 2025, 03.34 AM IST
Germany's defence minister says damage to 2 Baltic data cables appears to be sabotageTwo undersea data cables in the Baltic Sea, including one connecting Finland to Germany, have been damaged in what German officials suspect...
19 Nov, 2024, 04.58 PM IST
US, India sign pact for reciprocal priority support to promote national defenceThe US and India have signed an agreement to support each other's national defence needs. The deal enables both countries to acquire critic...
23 Aug, 2024, 11.20 AM IST
Russia can fight on in Ukraine for at least two years, Lithuania saysLithuanian intelligence agencies warn that high oil prices, sanctions evasion, and state investment have given Russia resources to continue...
07 Mar, 2024, 12.29 PM IST
India to play a prominent role in our Indo-Pacific strategy: Lithuania’s Egidijus MeilunasDuring the meeting, both sides reviewed bilateral engagements and exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest, includi...
28 Nov, 2023, 04.37 PM IST
Seven countries order ammunition under EU scheme to aid UkraineThe orders - placed under contracts negotiated by the European Defence Agency (EDA) - are for 155mm artillery rounds, one of the most impor...
29 Sep, 2023, 05.50 PM IST
Russia launches Baltic naval drills, ratcheting up tensions with European neighboursThe Ocean Shield-2023 exercises will involve forces practising how to "protect sea lanes, transport troops and military cargo, as well as d...
02 Aug, 2023, 10.35 PM IST
Lithuania buys NASAMS air defence for UkraineNorway will supply maintenance equipment for the launchers as part of the deal. "We are purchasing updated NASAMS rocket launcher systems, ...
28 Jun, 2023, 02.12 PM IST
UK and European allies send military equipment to Ukraine through global fundBritain has agreed with the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Lithuania to send an initial package of support to Ukraine wi...
15 Feb, 2023, 06.40 PM IST
UK to send helicopters to Ukraine for 'first' timeTen crews of Ukrainian service personnel and engineers underwent a six-week training programme in the UK, as part of the "first helicopter ...
23 Nov, 2022, 07.51 PM IST
First Russian soldiers arrive in Belarus for joint force: Ministry"The first convoys of Russian servicemen from the regional force group have arrived in Belarus," the ministry said, adding that their missi...
15 Oct, 2022, 06.07 PM IST
Russia says 3 MiG warplanes with hypersonic missiles moved to Kaliningrad region: ReportKaliningrad, a Russian Baltic coast exclave located between NATO and European Union members Poland and Lithuania, became a flashpoint after...
18 Aug, 2022, 05.37 PM IST
Russia sends two S-400 battalions to Belarus for drills - InterfaxRussian military forces and hardware began arriving in Belarus this week for the "Allied Resolve" drills to be held near the former Soviet ...
21 Jan, 2022, 12.33 PM IST
Vladimir Putin observes war games with Belarus that worry neighboursPutin has said the drills -- which the defence ministry says involve 200,000 personnel, as well as 80 planes and helicopters and nearly 300...
14 Sep, 2021, 04.09 PM IST