What Is Lithuania's Military Size & Strength In 2024?

The data may have changed slightly but this video should give you an idea of the size of Lithuania's military and its main equipment and firepower.
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[@LithuaniaExplained]

Hello Lithuania Explained KZbin community! Some people have reported that some information is out of date; Yes - I try to make it clear that some information is from 2022, and some is from 2020; but it was a challenge to find official sources that are up-to-date. I also tried to explain that this was not a full, comprehensive picture of everything in Lithuania's military, and only the main pieces of equipment. But please comment here if you have more accurate information, or information you think should be included (and let me know where you found it, so I can check next time!). Here is some updated information: > There is also the Lithuanian Riflemen’s Union, which has approximately 14,000 members. > 4 Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters have been ordered but not yet delivered > 8 HIMARS units will come, starting in 2025. > The Baltic Air Policing mission includes fighter jets from allied countries based in Šiauliai. At the time of writing, the Belgian Air Force contributes four F-16 Fighting Falcons and the French have sent four Mirage2000s. Rotations are every few months, so this will change soon. *Also, it seems like a few of the people complaining about inaccurate information are counting equipment that has been ordered and not delivered. So that’s not totally fair…

[@Igor-nb6st]

8 himars.wow

[@tomurbanski6140]

I Love Lithuania 🇱🇹 Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱

[@lithuanianfella]

Love too from Lithuania, brother!

[@Trukapu]

Dziękujemy! Kochamy was!

[@user-yy4ft7co1e]

Ukraine is friends with Lithuania and Poland

[@slashLTU]

Respect to Polish brothers. Together we will defend against all evil.🤜🤛

[@LinasKeliauskas]

❤

[@toddsmith293]

I am a retired American Army officer. I participated in a NATO exchange program with Lithuania in '96. Vast improvement in the quality of equipment. I was most impressed with the dedicated spirit of my Lithuanian hosts towards their country. All the best.

[@tadasdovii8262]

i was trained next year by ODA XX (will not tell deliberately) Thank You for Your support. We got to nato becouse of US and UK

[@hyy965]

At that time, no one thought about arming. Everyone was just reducing the armament. What made me laugh the most was the Texas rangers - they were also in Lithuania. Then it was summer and green , and they jokingly asked "Are there any anacondas in the forest"? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣Thank you.

[@talenasjo6601]

Ar tikria 96 ????nejuokink 6:59 janki aš tarnavau 98/99 ir mašiau savo akim jusu hamerius iš 5 tik 2 važoujintis 100%

[@tadasdovii8262]

​@@talenasjo6601sprendžiant iš rąšto, tai įstrigai 3 klasėje. Todėl ir melas tokio lygio. Apie hamerius tais metais dauguma tik pasvajoti galėjo.

[@emilistamasevicius5841]

Lithuanian aproved😂

[@anthonycubadugosz109]

Big respect and support from Poland, Lenkija 😎

[@gatisskipars9474]

Latvia here. Despite the Baltics cooperating fairly well on lots of levels I think we could benefit from joined coordinated purchases. This could lead to price drops for more expensive vital systems and the reduction and unification of repairs and maintenece. As you might know about the Suvalki gap threat, then unified weapon platforms and united training exercises could lead to more efficient and effective joined operations against the threat.

[@frekihelviti]

Watching from canada. Hope the canadians are treating you well. I hope you're learning lots and here's hoping you'll never need to use what you've learned. If you do we'll be there right beside you. 🇱🇹 🍻 🇨🇦

[@Barevas]

Are you sure you are not mixing Lithuanian with Latvia?🤔

[@frekihelviti]

@evixxx9 Yes, our largest foreign presence is infact in Latvia 🇱🇻. How ever canada is in lithuania 🇱🇹 and estonia 🇪🇪 as well I believe.

[@rettaine]

Hm, i live next to a military base in Lithuania. Haven't heard of any Canadians here. Maybe their amount of soldiers are in the 10s@@frekihelviti

[@jimmyiggy5937]

Wow with Canada backing you up you can now take on Russia. 😅😂😅😂😅😅

[@rafadrzewiecki1905]

Trzymam za was kciuki. Pozdrowienia z Polski.

[@fidenemini111]

There is also an ongoing purchase of 4 Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, which are now in Huntsville Alabama for modification. They should arrive to Lithuania this year.

[@Semtino]

2025, since it got delayed a bit.

[@fidenemini111]

@@Semtino Immediate things usually end up being delayed. Not mentioning that we would need at least 10 of these birds.

[@cactuslietuva]

insane how much we paid for that cold war relic tbh. there were way better deals to be had

[@Semtino]

​@@cactuslietuva Those are modernised UH60M with up to date systems, so unless you don't like the design, there's nothing to complain about.

[@cactuslietuva]

@@Semtino the price is way too high for transport heli

[@MrLuckeris]

8 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems + ATACMS - most expensive purchase in history to date

[@SweVikingRC]

Daaam

[@Semtino]

That can change and most likely will change

[@UnderTheBanner]

To zmieni pole walki na zawsze ....

[@vytautasmockus391]

Correction - we have not received - we purchased everything.

[@Mendogology]

0:06 your pronunciation was amazing here!

[@zawiszaczarny7876]

They should defenetly invest in drones.

[@narutcikas791]

Drones are good, but it's not the top one priority right now. And they can be useless without any help.

[@zawiszaczarny7876]

@@narutcikas791 Drones are preety much way more effective atm than most atgm's and way cheaper... Used on mass, like in Ukraine the effects are devastating.

[@fidenemini111]

They MUST!

[@Semtino]

There are plans for this already, so chill if you have no knowledge of current and up-to-date knowledge.

[@Liukas642]

Already did LOONG ago... Drones are not only FPV

[@edvinstinks]

There's also a good fact that the military is super-well trained which can be better than 50 thousand men while having only 15 thousand.

[@DS.J]

While some numbers are not very accurate, overall a good video. It's worth noting that at least in terms of actual equipment Lithuania has some of the most advanced and latest weapon systems including but not limited to NASAMS 3, PzH2000, Boxer IFV, JLTV, Javelin ATGM, future Caesar Mk2 and others. It's a collection of top of the range weapons in most categories and that's something Lithuanian military and its leaders can be proud of. Also, it's true that our military is still quite small, but it's growing and even at current size it's comparable to... Sweden (yes, Sweden!) in terms of active duty personnel numbers (~23000-24000).

[@rinkairiozuki7245]

Well, Airforce is Expensive. So like some Western analytics said: "You don't gamble Big sum on one number. It's safer to place smaller bets on more numbers" Also Lithuanian army uses "Quick response Defence" strategy. That's why we don't have Heavy armoured vehicles right now. Or "Hit and Run" tactics more precise. We know we can't win alone against Russia. Whole point is to Delay enemy as much as possible until Allies arrive

[@cyber_engine]

"against Russia" Then why do you want to fight against them?

[@slugma1054]

@@cyber_engine So that they don't commit a genocide on us, like they did to tatars? think.

[@khiemnguyen7911]

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[@khiemnguyen7911]

@@slugma1054một suy nghĩ thật ngớ ngẩn của lũ cừu trong lồng 😂😂

[@slugma1054]

@@khiemnguyen7911 sorry, I don't speak commie

[@savaisakovic3857]

Fearsome superpower (in basketball... and now in the military). The opponents are shaking in the boots. As an addition to all seen, I would advise clever politics. Love and respect to Lithuania! I have very good friends there, regards and all the best...

[@Sofus.]

The 54 German Leo 2 tanks have been purchased with the permanent German panzer battalion (5,000 soldiers) in mind. Which will be established in Lithuania in the coming years with all the associated infrastructure. bases, housing for the soldier families, schools, kindergartens, sports stadium, etc.

[@Semtino]

There's not even a signed contract yet, so hold your horses.

[@treal1006]

As a Lithuanian I can tell you we don't support Germany or Nazis and never will , our government not Lithuanian it's American

[@arunasmitrofanovas789]

Money Wash

[@NoName-md5zb]

Hasnt been purchased yet

[@NoName-md5zb]

​@@arunasmitrofanovas789why? 54 tanks is a substantial amount for military

[@dice3000]

Thank You to all the foreign soldiers stationed here! 🇱🇹

[@juanf5391]

Compared to the Russian military, Lithuania may be small, but I'm certain it can outperform even Russia's best units.

[@AlexP-mi2bc]

During initial stages of WW2, an average German unit was worth 3-4 average Soviet units. But quantity is quality in itself.

[@juanf5391]

@@AlexP-mi2bc A valid point, but the main reason why the Soviets were able to produce the "quantity" of tanks, airplanes, and vehicles was because of the American Lend Lease. The "quality" of the Soviet Army was degraded by the incompetence of Stalin and his war cabinet. Similar to how the war in Ukraine has grinded the Russian army down due to its poor quality and incompentance, but this time there is no Lend Lease to keep up the quantity. Unless China steps in and supplies the parts and materials for the Russian tanks, aircraft, and vehicles.

[@AlexP-mi2bc]

@@juanf5391 I would have to disagree with your assessment: Soviet leadership in WW2 were inefficient but by no means can you call them incompetent. Incompetent leaders do not win wars. Building massive armies and not counting losses was a key advantage of the Russian military tradition since the inception of the Muscovite Principality. That's why it emerged victorious over many European adversaries over the centuries.

[@cte4dota]

What ? We are talking about huge Military currently in hot war preforming all possible tasks with tone of gaind expirience against entie western equipment, and you talking how Lithuania outperform even Russia's best units ? are you kidding me? With what? Today Russian special forces alone can capture Lithuania if entire nato does not step in. Please be realistic and careful thats all.

[@juanf5391]

@@cte4dota You're a victim of Putin's propaganda.

[@SoftPastels]

Few things: there is around 200 JLTV's + NATO ones that is currently stationed here by other countries + 300 ordered ( should be started to delivering soon as it goes by batches 50 to 100). regarding the personal your number include only ''full time ones'' there is around 120k reserve in which people constantly rotating ( e.g. they come do basic 8 weeks training again). (so basically you if you called out you do 1 year of constription and after that you usually get refreshers 4-8 weeks time to time).

[@kipishaz]

Reserve training is only 3 weeks long.

[@Tiesiog9Kipras]

Yup, reserve training is only 3 weeks nowadays.

[@MrDaffy15]

Thing to remember about Baltics, that ontop of army, there is national guard and decent eFP NATO battle groups here that are rapidly expanding, hoping to hit division level in upcoming years which is a huge asset for deterance and actual defensive operations. NATO reinforcments can also arrive pretty quickly, especially when infrastructure will get upgraded (Rail Baltica for example)

[@Dragon_Rider]

Excellent video. Thank you for the no nonsense reporting.

[@Luigi13]

Lithuania may need to boost more infantry soldiers to its army, and an airforce for rapid response is absolutely essential. Hopefully they have learned and seen how drones are effective in the battle zone and that could be another division they surely need.

[@AC-rx6fr]

Well, mandatory conscription is going to make sure that there is going to be enough footsoldiers. Incase in war, most of the men will have to be mobilized anyway

[@Grimshak81]

How is an airfield absolutely essential if we just see in Ukraine that it isn’t? Lithuania is so small there’s barely a place you couldn’t cover with HIMARS long range rockets after a short drive. Lithuanian needs the forces that make sense in the concert of NATO. And the Lithuanian airspace would be well covered by the Airforces of other member countries. Lithuania on the other hand needs to hold it’s ground or delay Russia and that can only be done with ground troops. Hence infantry, IFVs and tanks. Lithuania knows what it’s buying.

[@TempoMontages]

@@Grimshak81 yes lithuania just needs proper air defense/anti air systems along with plenty of drones and artillery

[@Lego_astronaut.]

I saw reseantly an ad for suggestions of people eligible for the "Lietuvos garbė" award and you came to mind. If you grow even more and spread the Lithuanian name, i would definitely like too see you in the awards! But the only set back might be your face becouse you dont like too show it on your channel. But still very good infotmational videos ❤!

[@slugma1054]

I like the guy, but he isn't Tapinas.

[@keithtarrier4558]

Thank you. Very interesting.

[@MrArturiukas123]

I have a video suggestion for you: make a video about Lithuania’s powerful internet, and why it is one of the fastest in the world.

[@gedog77]

UAV and long range fires, EW and air defence are needed

[@dachronic6709]

Lithuanian NT Service produces EW equipment, one of the pinnacles of Lithuanian defence industry. Also 10 mil was invested in UAV production that will start this spring. Lithuania also ordered HIMARS systems with ATACMS

[@algijura]

NASASAM’s in place

[@mykstasz]

Long time subscriber, and I love your video. Just wanted to add Lithuania bought 18 Haubica PZH 2000 in 2020. And congrats on becoming a dad 😉 P.S. Just notice that I’m subscribed on my different account. LOL Just subscribed with this one as well.

[@leonardovosper8550]

Very nice video.

[@KSfreaky]

our military was almost non-existant a decade ago. we really haven't had much time to build it up yet.

[@mindaugasv85]

Reiktų ir civilius apmokyti kariauti manau. Gal vienas iš variantų būtų dažasvaidis: tai ir žaidimas, bet tuo pačiu ir taktiniai įgūdžiai. Su gerais instruktoriais (pvz. iš armijos) manau galėtume pasiekti gerų rezultatų. Bet į tokią veiklą reikėtų įtraukti ištisas minias - bent kokį 100 tūkst. civilių. Ir žinoma būtų svarbu paruošti patį landšaftą tokioms šalies strategijoms: veikiausiai reikia daug miškų, daug bunkerių, įvairiausių slėptuvių. Iš principo turim savo žemėse susikurti tokias sąlygas, kad karo atveju jos būtų palankios mums, o priešui būtų tikra rakštis subinėj. Formuot kažkokius pelkynus, kad būtų sunku įsiveržti su sunkiąja technika. Galiausiai reiktų labai didelės oro gynybos, nes dažniausiai viskas nuo to ir prasideda - atakos iš oro, kurios sunaikina strategiškai svarbius taškus. Dar Lietuvoj pasigendu slėptuvių. Juo labiau, kad tą slėptuvę pastatyti nereikia kažkokios produkcijos iš užsienio - viską galim padaryti savais resursais.

[@andreasbimba6519]

@herptek the Gripen was suggested as this aircraft is the most suitable for dispersed operations. Having advanced jet fighters popping up in unexpected locations would have a large disruptive effect on Russian aircraft and helicopter operations, especially airborne assaults and the planning for those operations and may suffice to deter those operations. The Gripen would clearly best integrate with Sweden's air defence network and provide more defence in depth and aircraft deployment options. I agree an integrated ground based air defence network would be highly beneficial. Finland showed in WW2 the major benefits of even a very small airforce.

[@sarunasm5857]

Lithuanian Navy ship Suduvis M52 is now museum site.

[@MrTomasMaliauka]

Lithuania have to produce more of its own military equipment, especially drones, NATO ammo, 155mm, different missles, rockets, bombs, cluster amunition, mines and other consumables. Then, we need our own machines, tanks, armored vehicles, and something what we can not do by ourself we need to cooperate in development, to own the military units, not only to buy them and depend on their manufacturers. We need to become European Israel in the sence of military might and independance.

[@Moliugas89]

What are you doing to achieve this?

[@Semtino]

You clearly know a lot about defence manufacturing and how it works because half of your mentioned equipment or munitions are bogus to begin with.

[@Liukas642]

Already did, already did, idk about shells, but likely on the way, mines are in productions, etc. Regardless, it literally doesnt make any sense for a country of Lithuanias size to produce its own tanks and armored vehicles. These are billions worth of investments and most people are not willing to pay 0.5% more in taxes, let alone 2-3%. Tai darom ka turim ir galim. Nepamirskite, kad Lietuvos kariuomenei tik 30 metu

[@agnelomascarenhas8990]

Defensive equipment is much more affordable. Afghans fought with little. Economy needs a boost and with that you can afford the big toys. You definitely need robotic systems given the population size.

[@Liukas642]

@@agnelomascarenhas8990 What? Afghans werent producing their own equipment and they have a population 10x the size..... And we are producing a good amount of our equipment. As much as we can. Its not as simple as "boost economy". Where will the money be taken from? Who will pay for it? Which thing to build first, which second? What technologies will be used to produce the equipment? Who is going to license the production of said equipment? Who is going to fund the RnD of creating new equipment that can be produced? etc. we are talking about years and billions of Euros spent. Id say provided that we are investing in RnD projects, e.g. the "Vilkas" mechanized vehicless are custom made. We are investing in drone production, etc. Plus NATO members HAVE to introduce competition for the item they want to buy. Having a factory for fpv drones DOESNT mean they will be bought by our military, because they may be far too expensive. And many little details. Guys, we are talking about the military industry here. Its everything BUT simple

[@Sofus.]

There is no mention of Lithuania Paramilitary Riflemen's Union why?

[@LithuaniaExplained]

Sorry- Is that not the volunteers mentioned at @1:53?

[@tjgeduks]

No, we have around 14 thousands reserve in Riflemen's Union.

[@Sofus.]

@@LithuaniaExplained No, I don't think so, but I'm not an "expert"

[@MrWick-el4wk]

@@LithuaniaExplained i think volunteers are in army not in LPR, LPR i think is diffrent org

[@gairionysten3188]

@@LithuaniaExplainedThat would be the KASP or The National Defence Volunteer Forces. From what I understand they're part of the armed forces structure. Then there is the LŠS or the Lithuanian Riflemen's Union which is a separate paramilitary organisation with its own structure. Personally i've not participated in either, so maybe someone else can explain it better.

[@orestasnaudzius4838]

BALTIC DEFENSE LINE fortification in progress

[@user-yo4xv1zh2u]

amazing video, i personally enjoy watching military info about my country, although what i noticed is that you didnt really mention the percentage of our military spending going to maintenance wich paired with the newest technologies and the right tactics for our landscape would mean a 2-3 week hold( in case of an invasion) and having uses even when nato comes and helps sinse not using the best units would be a loss

[@THB1945]

Ahh the familiar sight in the thumbnail! The Vilkas in War Thunder!

[@AlexP-mi2bc]

Lithuania is doing well for its size and capabilities as far as professional military is concerned. However, against a real threat from certain neighbors (and you know what I'm talking about), it won't be able to stand out for more than a week on its own. Lithuania is severely lacking in trained and prepared reserve personnel. So unless tens/hundreds of thousands of other allied armed forces are deployed in Lithuania, its 11 thousand strong military + a few Polish, US, German battalions won't be any good against a 50k or a 100k invading force. Terrainwise, Lithuania is pretty flat but has a lot of forests and rivers which make a good cover, and/or obstacle on the way of invading enemy columns. Ethnic Russians make up only 5% of Lithuania's population which is quite favorable compared with Latvia and Estonia.

[@AlexP-mi2bc]

@@joinz8544 Fair enough. The issue at hand is they'll have to defend against 2 axes of attack: Kaliningrad oblast and Belarus. Vilnius is only 30km away from the border. The question at hand is how long will Lithuania and all locally deployed NATO troops be able to defend against a larger Russian force? And will the Lithuanian armed forces command structure break down should Vilnius fall? Moreover, should an invasion happen, I doubt Russia will attack Lithuania alone. The weak links are Latvia and Estonia with massive ethnic Russian fifth columns.

[@MarkoHolic]

@@joinz8544 you are wrong not ,,extra division'' we plan for division, we have 2 brigades right now we want to expand to 3 brigades and from them form a division, but most likely 3 brigade will be form by tanks leopards(since there is a lack of people who wish to work in military) the ones we are buying i dont get why we do such thing, looks like waist of money but it is what it is. we have around 50k to 90 k troops if you count all the people in reserve that served in military as conscript 9 month service and retired profesionals.

[@MarkoHolic]

@@AlexP-mi2bc there is 150k belarusians in lithuania right now and every month 5k more joins these numbers it huge numbers, right now we have sort crisis some one is painting orange tirangles on strategic objects like train bridges an so on. same thing happened in ukraine before invasion.

[@AlexP-mi2bc]

@@MarkoHolic I don't believe belarusians in their overwhelming majority are a potential threat but there may be (and most likely are) sleeping Belarus KGB agents among them. As for the orange triangles, citizens must be on alert, and report such incidents to the police. A bit of vigilance has never harmed in the times of danger.

[@AlexP-mi2bc]

@@joinz8544 Agreed. Poland will have no choice but step in. Then the question is how long the front line will be: will Poland have to distribute its forces along all its border with Belarus? Or will the Russians allow Poland the luxury of concentrating on the Suwalki gap/helping Lithuania?

[@algirdasbaltrusaitis4952]

M 52 SUDUVIS is standing as a muzem exibition on river Dane in Klaipeda city

[@dachronic6709]

Could be reused if there will be a need

[@eugenijuss.8762]

Im not sure if it was mentioned, but Naval flotilla is a bit incorrect, there is no P32, instead another Flyvefisken patrol ship P15, H23 is no more too. M52 is also taken out of active duty, instead this year there will be another MCM HUNT class vessel. But thanx for video.

[@orestasnaudzius4838]

We are really serious on FPV and KAMIKAZE drones. You will see outbreak in 3-8 months.

[@stoptherussiannazis50]

ja leišiem vajadzēs palīdzību - mēs iesim palīgā!..-KRIEVNACISTU SĒRGA IR JĀAPTUR !

[@simonmarusa4006]

What I can say from my perspective Lithuania is in much much beter situation with military forces than bit biger Slovakia which actually started from beter pozition after soviets left. So congratulations Lithuania and thank you very much to all Polish and Hungarian pilots for guarding our airspace and all NATO forces for guarding border with Ukraine

[@weatherwaxusefullhints2939]

Perun recently did a video on the Baltic states. Die anyone interested in a more strategic analysis, I'd recommend his video.

[@arunasrudis6791]

I am lithuanian. Still in Lithuania thinking about my life schoices :)

[@zcrib3]

It is a bit silly how everyone in the Baltics has so much different kit. I wonder what kit Estonia and Lithuania even have in common. We went a different path with almost everything. IFV, APC, SPA and so on. Even on individual kit level it is so different. I guess we both use FN MAG to some capacity.

[@orestasnaudzius4838]

Our anti-drone gun and drone jammer is used in Ukraine already since 2023.

[@skayy6219]

There is (3)nasams in total and there is (8) m142 himars already, on top of that there is ~209 GTX boxer "Vilkas"

[@LithuaniaExplained]

This article says HIMARS will come in 2025… am I missing something? www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/1846566/lithuania-signs-495m-contract-with-us-for-himars-systems And have all 209 Vilkas been delivered already? Or are you just counting what has been ordered?

[@NoName-md5zb]

There are ~90 vilkas

[@skayy6219]

​​​​​​​​@@LithuaniaExplainedyour source is really pin point, but Himars are in Lithuania already, talking about the boxers. There were much of a talk, that there will be 209 in total, there weren't much info about "when" it will be in Lithuania, but it's in progress and the money is already spent so I think you can count 209 in total, we don't exactly know how many of them are already in Lithuania with my source of intel. Talking about self propelled howitzer "Caesar" 18 of them are on order, but they had they're own problems with chassis, the 155mm were to heavy for the car, so now, we are waiting for update and a bigger better upgrade for those howitzers 😅😮 Can we fight bigger countries like Russia, my answer is no, but not a hard "no" the military equipment, the quality of it, the mindset after serving for those 9months and still being called every 5 years to recall that info over and over again is really great idea! But don't forget that russia has more tanks, artillery etc and it can just non stop, bomb our little playground.. Intelligence, every soldier readiness physically, mentally is much much better and really modern if you can say that, I really start wondering after all those months of were all of this will take us?! after 5-10 more years we will have to much of equipment and not enough specialist for every batallion 😂

[@OddElephantLTU]

Forgot to mention the NATO fighter jets that are in Lithunia and other baltic states at all times. And while we are small, at least we have NATO training unlike russia.

[@LithuaniaExplained]

Thanks, you’re right, I forgot to mention the Baltic air police.

[@AlexP-mi2bc]

The million dollar question is how the NATO fighter jets will fare against the Russian ground-based anti-air systems. Especially, if it's well saturated. Never has NATO tested its air force against a well saturated and experienced anti-air defense in real combat.

[@OddElephantLTU]

@@AlexP-mi2bc Russian AA systems are significantly worse than they claim which has been proven in Ukraine.

[@herptek]

​@@AlexP-mi2bcSaturation may not have been the word that you thought of there, but it may just be the answer to your question. Perhaps you meant to say layered or something else. All defenses in any case can be overwhelmed by what is called saturation, which simply speaking means just throwing so much at them all at once that they can't shoot everything down and run out of interceptors. Once saturation is achieved they are sitting ducks untill they can replenish their armament.

[@AlexP-mi2bc]

@@herptek One way or the other, it is Russia who's having success at the frontline right now. North Korea, Iran and China have proved much more reliable allies than the West. They don't make loud statements at formal conferences which they never fulfill or spend months in parliamentary debates, they just deliver millions of artillery rounds, or hundreds of ballistic missiles. That's why all of NATO alliance is rather questionable to say the least.

[@Civilian_SWAT]

Air force: Spartanas - military transport plane, f-16 and rafale - they come from other countrys Lithuania doesnt own them, AS365 Dauphin - helicopter. ( I am Lithuanian)

[@linas4891]

Theres some plans to buy himars batteries, just not sure how many of them

[@Tiesiog9Kipras]

For the foreigners i wan't to add other transport Lithuanian armed forces has: Around 20 PzH2000 artillery machines Himars ordered 4 Black Hawks ordered BRAND new automatic rifles Hundreds of Mercedes G-class SUV's Hundreds of Mercedes UNIMOG trucks We still have Hummer's Hundreds of "Beta" dirt bikes, 480 cc Hundreds of Can-Am Outlander quad bikes Hundreds of 4x4 mini vans And many other high mobility unarmed transport

[@andreasbimba6519]

What looks to be most deficient is towed artillery, rocket artillery, anti-tank and anti-personnel mine capacity, surface to air missile capacity, electronic warfare capacity, more anti-tank missiles, surveillance and attack drone production capacity and a tracked IFV. The Baltic States need to ensure they have the capacity in equipment, trained personnel and materials to quickly build something like the 'Surovikin Line' wherever needed. Compulsory national military service must also be universal and a large reserve force capacity built up as per Finland or Switzerland. The combined population of the Baltic States is more than Finland's and it should be possible for a few squadrons of modern jet fighters like the Gripen E to be acquired by Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania if Sweden and NATO can part finance the acquisition and an advanced pilot training squadron is provided by Sweden. The Baltic States should also invest in the joint manufacture of all calibres of ammunition and they should be able to be an internationally competitive exporter.

[@LithuaniaExplained]

As already mentioned in the video, it’s not a full list of equipment.

[@herptek]

The Baltic states are not very good an area to base aircraft on during wartime, because everything is in range of multiple types of threats from Russia. Your allied air forces operating in your turf during wartime would prefer to use bases outside of the area rather than in the Baltic states themselves. It would not be as easy flying there either during wartime than peace. The Baltic states would do well to build a common integrated, ground based, multi layered air defence system instead. The battlespace in the Baltic states is kind of cramped anyway and not very huge areas would need to be covered by ranges of ground based systems and so not very huge amounts of SAM battations would be necessary to deny the Russians safe use of your airspace. It seems to me that this would be the optimal solution for your turf and more cost effective one also. The Baltic states are not Finland and I don't think they need to aproach this air defence question in the same way as Finland traditionally has.

[@nerijusvelykis6724]

You forgot in order himars sistems black hawk and leopards 2A8 🎉

[@josephkrizauskas1052]

It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of fight in the dog!

[@user-cc4lk3tj1k]

Chihuahuas are very fighting 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@slugma1054]

@@user-cc4lk3tj1k better be a chihuahua, than a drunken alcoholic.

[@user-cc4lk3tj1k]

@@slugma1054 Ahahahahaha 🤣🤣🤣 The irony is that drunk chihuahua Lithuania is the most alcoholic country in the Baltic and in the top countries in terms of the amount of alcohol consumed in the world!!! 🤣🤣🤣According to Wikipedia, the average amount of alcohol consumed per year in Lithuania is 13.2 liters per person, it ranks 4th in the world for this indicator! While Russia takes only 26th place! I don’t know about you, but I don’t drink alcohol at all, like all the people in my social circle!

[@slugma1054]

@@user-cc4lk3tj1k whatever helps you sleep better rosjani

[@slugma1054]

@@user-cc4lk3tj1k ah yes, because we're going to believe vranyo here. Fun fact, Lithuania has such a high average because there are 50 times less people here than in Russia. Yet somehow we out drink the stronk rashans, who's soldiers drink on the daily, lmao. Also, if we're the drunks here, and still outperform your country, in every single positive metric, then idk what to tell you. Should be ashamed of yourself.

[@user-fu9vj9ix3g]

In other words, they have the rough approximation of two brigades

[@GM4ThePeople]

Within 1 yr of mass call-ups & using the existing land component as a cadre, triple up to: 1x Inf Korps (3x VG Divs) & 1 SS-Mot Div (Leo 2s needed, Germany pls respond). o/

[@stalius1]

To be honest, I think Leo 2s might be a bit too big and bulky for our lands especially during the autumn, as our lands are covered in dense forests and swamps. I feel like having more air defense systems and something to protect us from drone swarms might've been a smarter investment since we're entering the era of drone and electronic warfare.

[@lithuanianfella]

let the military decide what is best and what is not. We plan our defence in combination with other members as well :)

[@meandmyfriend7762]

pretty outdated sources

[@pijust.9860]

I believe it's not easy to gain access to the most recent information, as most of it is probably classified. In that case all you have is an information from outdated sources. It is what it is. Great job anyways.

[@LithuaniaExplained]

The most up to date official numbers I could find were for soldiers. It was much more difficult to find accurate official sources for equipment; as someone else mentioned, I imagine this type of information is classified or confidential

[@meandmyfriend7762]

@@LithuaniaExplained theres more updated information on Ministry of Defence site, where it states new purchases, new conscripts etc. Anyways great job

[@Sofus.]

@@LithuaniaExplained It is not so much that it is classified but more fragmented and not kept up to date.

[@LithuaniaExplained]

@@meandmyfriend7762 ah ok. Thanks for letting me know; I guess I'll make an update video next year, hopefully with more accurate information!

[@Reticulosis]

Lithuania makes a great NATO Member, glad to have them on our side.

[@lockonsock6206]

Keep in mind, no army ever will tell you it's full size and strenght

[@warnassaule43]

🇱🇹🇱🇻🇪🇪🤝🇳🇴🇸🇪🇫🇮💪💪💪

[@brianloughnane781]

I would suggest increasing the size of the Army Reserve/National Guard. ❤ Lithuania!

[@slugma1054]

We have conscription.

[@PheonixT-ki8rx]

The thing about the Baltic states is that they all are integrated with each other and always do training together. They are made to operate as one big army. They will all go to war and defend each other if any single Baltic state is attacked. SO they are actually stronger than just the individual army.

[@tonycavanagh1929]

I would say that the Baltic states should put most of there money into infantry. And the bigger counties NATO with the heavy kit. As we saw in Ukraine, its boots on the ground.

[@user-eg5wz4rj8z]

NASAMS we have without question mark, for real.I know where they are

[@Koce2011]

Himars on the way as well

[@czwitek1995]

You don't measure army strenght by Globalfirepower index but by comparing your army against your enemy.

[@bck481]

Better get ready, Ivan is coming back

[@45641560456405640563]

@@Mortablunt Given the Russians won't be back in charge and you'll find few people outside 'useful idiots' and trolls who think Russian rule was 'the good old days' it seems your comment is merely another example of how moronic humanity can be at times.

[@rsn5101]

Brawo Litwa

[@kiwigrunt330]

It puts our military to shame, but that's not difficult.

[@litd3x411]

@Lithuania explained sorry to say this, but this video misses a lot of relevant information, statistics and numbers. A lot of information is outdated or even mostly just not included. I generally love your videos and a big thanks for what you are doing for Lithuania and international people who come here, but this video missed the mark. Yet again whole heartedly Thank you, this criticism comes from love

[@LithuaniaExplained]

Thanks for your diplomatic feedback. Of course I did my best to find the most updated figures. Can you tell me which points are far off? And where the information comes from? I can pin a comment with the newest information.

[@apuuvah]

Baltic countries being so small NATO countries provide the air force. Like Sweden, Norway, Finland. Baltic countries can concentrate on the land army and ground based air defence. They are building fortified bunkers as we speak. I'm sure they will be buying LOTS of Insta Steel Lynx mines and Insta Steel Eagle suicide drones from Finland if they are as good as they claim.

[@braveworld2707]

Lithuania has an incredible military force considering you have a population of less than 3 million. On top of that you have also sent a huge amount (GDP wise) to Ukraine. Calling you and your partner Baltic States *The Mouse That Roared* is *not* and insult but the most appropriate compliment that my tired brain can come up with at the moment. 👍👍

[@SweVikingRC]

All countries need to set up there own shell production to have a big buffert to there artillery arsenal... Artillery,Drones,anti air defense is the big 3 in todays land battles

[@ji3535]

the may thing is spirit and soul of samogotians

[@larsenjaja2509]

5:17 There isnt danish personel in Estonia. They are in Latvia

[@LithuaniaExplained]

Guess the official graphic from the nato website is out of date. Thanks for the update!

[@user-jj8jl4eg6q]

I hope our government will purchase as much as possible drones. Especially military ones, not just commercial. It was already shown by Ukrainians that drones are way too effective against the strong army that is strong due to advantageous number in military vehicles and etc.

[@Semtino]

Yes, they will arrive in some capacity this year and furthermore will be bought.

[@vytenisvytatanasandrenas8077]

Lithuania military have drones and concluded new contracts for purchases, but... The problem with drones is that they evolves very fast because of war in Ukraine. In my opinion military should by drones in smaller amounts for military to train and have plan how to acquire huge amounts of drones if day X begins to approach. For this matter only Lithuanian drones producers are valid. By the way Lithuanian producers have shown very good results with their products in Ukraine. Lithuanian producers are aimed to Ukrainian needs and speed of production so sometimes they are using Chinese parts in their products. And that is STOP sign for Lithuanian military. But in case of Day X that becomes irrelevant

[@AlexP-mi2bc]

Drones are definitely helpful. But I think what your govt needs to realize is without trained reserves, no matter how many drones you have, you'll get overwhelmed quickly. A 20 thousand strong Lithuanian army (plus a few Polish, US and other allied battalions) won't be a match for a 100k invasion force given you have to defend from two sides.

[@herptek]

The problem with the military grade UAV:s and UCAV:s is that they have a hard time working in a defended airspace. Ukraine has the geographical advantage of having depth in their operational space and much more space to retreat and house rear assets. Even without deploying much of their air defense assets forward anymore than they are during peace time, Russia already covers the airspace of Lithuania with their SAM batteries. Anything that is not stealthy or capable of evading fire can be shot down if it is considered by the enemy worth shooting down. I would guess cheap and expendable drones are the way forward, the kinds of which drain up the enemy air defense if it is used to shoot down drones instead of more expensive targets continuously. Speaking of air defense, it might actually be worth it looking into the Baltic states building a common integrated air defense system. It may be impossible to fly there during wartime with impunity, but you can make it impossible for the enemy as well. That would also greatly help friendly air forces in the battle for air superiority.

[@slugma1054]

@@AlexP-mi2bc Thing is, our reserves are trained pretty well.

[@badmonkey5972]

3:21

[@user-rc4qh3lp7h]

Better resourced than Rep of Ireland

[@matikramer9648]

Dėkui Sėkmės

[@Scheiseposter]

Saugoti ir ginti translates to "Serve and defend"

[@gintasvilkelis2544]

No, "Protect and defend" is correct. Serve = Tarnauti

[@cenubit]

Nāvi urlām!

[@erikosius]

Also mandatory military training so most of males are military trained.

[@wolflarsen1900]

uii thats even worse than i expected. Looking at this numbers, our german brigade which will be stationed there, could easily ocopy lithuania en passant... hihi, maybe we should think about a 17. federal state in germany as an replacement for east prussia ^^. just joking xd, we love lithuania and germans soldiers will defend it like their own country, when russia attacks lithuania. And sadly i say when, not if.. Because i am pretty sure we will have a conflict in 3-5 years. but i would love to be proven false in that instance.

[@markell598]

Estonia military force

[@philmccrackin9114]

UK Armed Forces have a leading role in NATO’s eFP in the Baltic States, in order to enhance Euro-Atlantic security, reassure our Allies and deter our adversaries and About 900 British personnel rotate on a continuous basis alongside Danish, French, and host nation Estonian forces. you left that bit out of your video

[@LithuaniaExplained]

Lol of course I left that out of my video. Because British forces are stationed in Estonia.

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

Germany has the leading role and has it 3 times already compared to all the others you mentioned

[@Alsayid]

Why does tiny Lithuania want 54 tanks? Can they sustain this?

[@slugma1054]

Of course we can easily sustain it. We have a civilian military logistics sector.

[@user-lh7du1bq1l]

🇵🇱🫶🇱🇹

[@lukaspundzius9293]

JLTV is admitted as truly horrible vehicle for the army, reports from Americans themselves...

[@ExodentalCADAcademyofNorth]

dude... we are probably to see how it will perform in combat... sadly. Buy a 125cc motox bike if you have no plan to join us for our fight for freedom.

[@davidwittgruber7113]

Lithuanien attack aircrafts are wild 😂😂😂

[@alormik9000]

There is no need of the airforce in lithuania, small countries on the border line between east and west are sacrifice territories and those small armies would be sacrificed to slow down enemy in case of invasion. Any aircraft would be too close, too vulnerable

[@Lithaunian]

lithaunia is order 50leopards 2s6 and im lithaunian

[@justvid366]

So it's basically one russian mechanized division size.

[@zzzzzz-lu6jw]

yeap. Ukrainians held theyr capital with more or less similar size force, and forced russians to retreat

[@artursplacis867]

Latvia has no tanks so silly, were coocked

[@jaroslavpetracek2188]

Greetings from Czech rep - and we know - "1 for all, all for 1" , our EU and NATO friends and partners!

[@Trukapu]

Thank you!

[@wolodymyrwarawa1650]

Tautos jėga vienybėje! Ukraina ir Lietuva - geriausi draugai!

[@apci7425]

😂 gal tau ir gdraugai 😅 asilas !!!

[@MrLemonAsus]

We have lots of tics :P We are NATO and that's a huge thing. If we were left alone, the whole NATO would crumble. Hope Poland would help us big time.

[@stanislavdenikin]

Well, you cant compare to russia because of size, but dont forget... russia cant use all of its army for such small country like Lithuania. And NATO air and sea forces will not be sleeping ;) respect to Lithuania!