Karolis Aleksa

Vice Minister of National Defence, Lithuania

[Lithuanian MOD 🇱🇹 @Lithuanian_MoD]

🇱🇹 Viceminister @KarolisALeksa visited exercise “Vanguard 26”, where companies from 7 countries tested drone & counter-drone technologies.

✈️ As air threats continue to evolve, identifying effective solutions for air defence remains a key priority for NATO’s eastern flank.

[Lithuanian MOD 🇱🇹 @Lithuanian_MoD]

🇱🇹🇺🇦 Lithuania and Ukraine have signed a Letter of Intent to launch #BRAVELithuania, a joint defence innovation programme. The initiative will support start-ups and researchers in developing and accelerating cutting-edge technologies to meet real operational defence needs.

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🇱🇹 joined 16 nations in signing the Underwater Critical Infrastructure Protection Declaration & invited Singapore’s ST Engineering to test anti-drone tech in LT. Geographical barriers no longer limit our collective security.

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We stand in solidarity with Romania following another russian drone incident on NATO territory.

Violations of our Allied airspace are unacceptable. These incidents highlight the need to further strengthen air defence and counter-drone capabilities across NATO’s eastern flank.

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🇱🇹 Viceminister @KarolisALeksa met with @NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe Air Chief Marshal Sir Johnny Stringer.

💪 Strong coordination with NATO leadership and Allies is essential for strengthening deterrence and security on the Alliance’s eastern flank.

[Karolis Aleksa @KarolisALeksa]

Thank You Ambassador @AusAmbPoland for a great meeting!

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🇱🇹 Viceminister @KarolisALeksa met with 🇦🇺 Australian Ambassador @AusAmbPoland to discuss regional security, cyber defence & closer defence cooperation

💪🏻 Lithuania & Australia continue strengthening ties through shared commitment to resilience, innovation & support for Ukraine

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🇱🇹 Viceministers @KarolisALeksa and Vitalija Zumerienė met with 🇵🇱 Poland’s SAFE envoy Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka.

✅ They discussed defence industry cooperation, counter-drone solutions and effective use of EU SAFE funding to strengthen NATO’s eastern flank.

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🇱🇹 Lithuania continues strengthening military mobility.

🏗️ Construction begins in Palemonas on dual-use rail infrastructure that will improve NATO logistics, Allied mobility, and support for the German brigade in Lithuania.

💪🏻 Stronger infrastructure = stronger security.

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🇱🇹 Viceminister @KarolisALeksa took part in the Dr. Lamers NATO Hearings discussion ahead of the NATO Summit in Ankara.

👉🏻 He stressed that strong transatlantic ties, increased defence spending, Allied unity & continued support for 🇺🇦 remain essential for Europe’s security.

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In an interview with TVP World, 🇱🇹 Viceminister @KarolisALeksa stressed that the upcoming NATO Summit must send a clear message of Allied unity

He underlined that 🇪🇺 & the 🇺🇸 share a common interest - stronger cooperation - & that real action is now more important than rhetoric

[Defence24com @Defence24eng]

@KarolisALeksa (@Lithuanian_MoD): Without United States' military presence we are not able to defend ourselves against Russia as we would like to. We have to work on military mobility. This is our collective effort. We are doing our part very crucially. We have to show that we are serious about our credibility.

[Defence24com @Defence24eng]

The panel “Recalibrating NATO in light of strategic changes in Europe” has just begun. In the panel moderated by @RobertPszczel (@OSW_eng), @KarolisALeksa (@Lithuanian_MoD) , Kévin Thiévon (@NATO), Gen. Dr Mieczysław Bieniek, Nikolina Volf (@MORH_OSRH) and @T_Szatkowski (@ecrgroup) will participate.
#defence24days

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@KarolisALeksa @Lithuanian_MoD @NATO @WStone4SN @UKLabour @KarolisALeksa: jesteśmy skupieni na budowie naszych krajowych dywizji, ale ważna jest też obecność sojuszników na wschodniej flance NATO. Chcemy utrzymać obecność sił USA

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@KarolisALeksa @Lithuanian_MoD @NATO @WStone4SN @UKLabour @KarolisALeksa: każdy kryzys, każdy incydent - jak np. naruszenia przestrzeni przez drony - obserwuje Rosja. Musimy być odważni w podejmowaniu decyzji, odpowiadaniu na incydenty

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Rozpoczynamy panel „Strategiczne odstraszanie na wschodniej flance NATO”, prowadzony przez gen. broni (w st. spocz.) dra Andrzeja Fałkowskiego.

Udział biorą:
dr @KarolisALeksa – wiceminister @Lithuanian_MoD;
Kevin Thievon - @NATO
@WStone4SN - @UkLabour;
gen. broni Sir Ralph Wooddisse;
@andrewmichta - @ACScowcroft @AtlanticCouncil

#Defence24Days

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🇱🇹 Viceminister @KarolisALeksa met 🇵🇱Viceminister @ZalewskiPawel to discuss bilateral defence matters, noting growing cooperation in recent years to strengthen regional security and bolster NATO’s Eastern flank.

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Lithuania’s Viceminister of National Defence @KarolisALeksa met with Joyoung Jeon, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, to continue a constructive dialogue on defence and security, reflecting steady progress and shared interest in closer cooperation.

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🇱🇹 Viceminister @KarolisALeksa met with representatives of 🇩🇪 Commerzbank AG and the 🇬🇧 UK Export Finance agency to discuss defence financing.

🎯 Key focus: sustainable, long-term funding models to strengthen Lithuania’s defence capabilities and support strategic projects.

[Lithuanian MOD 🇱🇹 @Lithuanian_MoD]

🇺🇸@StateDept has approved 🇱🇹Lithuania’s purchase of AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder missiles, compatible with our NASAMS air defence systems.

They can counter missiles, drones, aircraft & helicopters. This strengthens our air defence & shows firm US commitment to Europe’s security.

[Lithuanian MOD 🇱🇹 @Lithuanian_MoD]

🇱🇹 Lithuania continues to strengthen its air defence. We are acquiring the proven “Merops AS-3 Surveyor” system, tested in Ukraine, including interceptor drones.

@LithuanianGovt has approved a simplified process: bureaucracy and lengthy procurement must not stand in the way.