Lithuania to spend €1.1bn to fortify Russia, Belarus border

Lithuania to lay antitank mines along its borders with Belarus, Russia

The Ministry of Defense announced the decision on May 5, stressing the mines’ intended effect of restricting the movements of invading forces.

Lithuania Invests $1.25 Billion to Beef up Defenses on Eastern Border

As fear of Russia’s intentions towards the Baltic states increases, Vilnius is upping its contribution to the “Baltic Line of Defense” system.

Lithuania to mine border with Russia, Belarus in new $1.2 billion defense plan

About 800 million euros ($905 million) will be allocated for the acquisition and installation of anti-tank mines to deter potential aggression.

Lithuania to Spend $1.2Bln on Border Defenses With Russia and Belarus

Lithuania said Monday that it will spend 1.1 billion euros ($1.2 billion) over the next decade to fortify its border with Russia and Belarus, with the bulk of the funding earmarked for anti-tank mines.

According to the Ministry of Defence, 800 million euros will be spent on anti-tank mines.

This new financial effort, spread over 10 years, will allow the country to "block and slow down the actions of hostile states", explained the Ministry of Defence on Monday. In January, Lithuania announced its intention to spend five to six per cent of its GDP annually on military spending between 2026 and 2030.