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Lithuania's Defense Minister to Visit Sweden for Bilateral Cooperation Discussion

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Lithuania's National Defense Minister, Dovile Sakaliene, will embark on a visit to Sweden on October 13-14, where she will meet with Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson to discuss bilateral cooperation in the defense industry, air defense, and Baltic safety issues. The meeting is expected to cover support for Ukraine, defense expenses, and EU defense initiatives, including the European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen's Eastern Flank Watch initiative. The Eastern Flank Watch aims to strengthen the ground elements and create a multi-layered drone wall. During the visit, Minister Sakaliene will also meet with representatives of BAE Systems to discuss defense industry development and cooperation.

Key Takeaways:

  • Minister Sakaliene will meet with Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson on October 13-14 to discuss bilateral cooperation in the defense industry, air defense, and Baltic safety issues.
  • The meeting will cover support for Ukraine, defense expenses, and EU defense initiatives, including the Eastern Flank Watch initiative.
  • The Eastern Flank Watch aims to strengthen the ground elements and create a multi-layered drone wall to enhance security in the Baltic region.
  • Minister Sakaliene will visit BAE Systems, a major defense industry player, to discuss the development and cooperation of the defense industry.
  • The meeting will also focus on the acquisition of the CV90 infantry combat machine, a Swedish tracked infantry combat machine with high firepower, mobility, and high crew protection level.
  • The CV90 has been successfully used in various NATO and European countries, with its reliability confirmed by real combat operations, including Ukraine.

Statistics:

  • The CV90 infantry combat machine has been in use since 1993 and has been continuously improved and adapted to modern battlefield requirements.
  • The CV90 has been used in various NATO and European countries, including Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Denmark.
  • The Eastern Flank Watch initiative aims to establish a multi-layered drone wall to enhance security in the Baltic region.
  • The initiative is part of the EU's defense strategy to strengthen security and stability in the region.

Sources:

  • "Lithuania's National Defense Minister to Visit Sweden" by Al Bawaba (Albawaba.com)

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