Lithuanian defence minister urges 4% of GDP for military expenditures

Lithuanian Defence Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas has called for an increase in defence spending to 4% of GDP, aiming to procure long-range air defence systems and other military equipment.

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Speaking at the congress of the ruling Homeland Union-Lithuanian Christian Democrats on Sunday, Mr Kasčiūnas said, “In my view, we should target a defence budget of 4% of GDP”, as reported by the Baltic News Service (BNS). [Photo by Michael Kappeler/picture alliance via Getty Images]

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Updated: 01-10-2024

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