Lithuania to Allocate €30 Million Toward Supplying Patriot Systems to Ukraine
Lithuania is prepared to contribute up to €30 million toward the purchase of Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine, according to Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė, The Gaze reports.
The announcement followed her meeting with U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, during which the two discussed regional security, allied cooperation, and ongoing defense support for Ukraine.
Minister Šakalienė emphasized Lithuania’s readiness to take part in NATO-led efforts to deliver U.S.-made air defense systems to Ukraine, highlighting the country’s consistent support for Kyiv amid Russian aggression.
“During the meeting, I expressed my support for President Donald Trump’s decision to supply U.S.-made weapons to Ukraine, fully funded by NATO allies,” Šakalienė said. “Lithuania is also ready to contribute to the supply of Patriot systems to Ukraine. We plan to allocate up to €30 million for this purpose.”
The minister also noted that Lithuania is investing over $200 million in infrastructure and training bases for U.S. forces, with new facilities set to open this fall. Since 2019, a U.S. battalion and artillery unit have been stationed in Lithuania on a rotational basis.
The meeting also reaffirmed Lithuania’s key role in NATO’s eastern flank and underlined U.S. appreciation for the country’s defense posture and public support for allied presence.
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