US EditionAfter leaving Ottawa Convention, Lithuania eyes domestic landmine production
LITHUANIA, JUL 29 – Lithuania will invest €800 million over ten years in domestic anti-personnel and anti-tank mine production to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers, officials said.
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After leaving Ottawa Convention, Lithuania eyes domestic landmine production
Lithuania plans to spend €500 million over the next decade on anti-tank mines, prioritising local manufacturers. However, domestic companies say the current technical specifications appear tailored to Polish-made mines, raising concerns about whether it’s viable to invest in domestic production.
·Vilnius, Lithuania
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