Lithuania will purchase 936 Patria armoured vehicles from Finland under a decision approved by the State Defence Council on Wednesday.
President Gitanas Nausėda said 300 of the vehicles are expected to be acquired by 2030.
He added that one of Lithuania’s requirements is for part of the production process to take place inside the country.
“We could integrate into the production chain of these armoured vehicles,” the president said.
The Patria armoured vehicles are intended to strengthen Lithuania’s military capabilities as the country continues to increase defence spending and expand its armed forces in response to regional security concerns.
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