Baltic states try secret dip into EU defense purse – media

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania hope to receive an extra €500 million for military drones, a Finnish newspaper has reported The Baltic states have secretly asked the European Commission for hundreds of millions of euros to boost their defense against drones …

Baltic states seek more EU funds for anti-drone defences

VILNIUS (AFP) : The three Baltic states have asked the European Union for extra funding for anti-drone defences, Lithuania’s defence minister told AFP on Wednesday, amid fears of hybrid attacks from Moscow. According to press reports, the trio of ex-Soviet …

Baltic States Reportedly Seek Urgent €500M EU Aid for Drone Defense

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have reportedly asked the European Commission for an urgent injection of €500 million ($570 million) to boost their defense against the increased threat from Russian drones in a secret letter. The Baltic states – also key …

Baltic states asked the European Commission for 500 million euros for drone defense

The countries justified the need for additional funding by "the growing threat from Russia". ПавялічыцьPhoto: Moscow Agency Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia have requested 500 million euros from the European Commission for drone defense. The …

Baltic states seek €500 million from EU to strengthen drone defences

Baltic states seek €500 million from EU to strengthen drone defences

23 September 2026 11:13 Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have jointly requested €500 million in additional funding from the European Commission to strengthen drone defences in the Baltic region, according to Finnish newspaper Iltalehti. The three countries …

Latvian trade mission begins in the United States, with meetings planned with global technology leaders

A Latvian business trade mission organised by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) has begun in the United States. Running alongside Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs’s working visit until 27 September, the mission covers New York, Los …

Zelenski warns that it is never "enough" for Putin but states that he will "fail" in the war

The president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, defended this Wednesday before the United Nations General Assembly that his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, "will fail" in the contest on Ukrainian territory, reproaching him for seeking to …

Lithuania designs key Baltic power link to withstand Shahed drone attacks

Lithuania is fortifying a key future power substation near Russia with anti-drone defenses, blast-resistant transformer shelters and protection against sabotage as the Baltic region adapts its critical infrastructure to what officials call a “new reality.” …

NATO general: Baltic states now much better defended than before

Military security in the Baltic states has improved markedly since NATO developed a clear strategy and action plans, a senior NATO general said. Lt Gen. John Mead, a British general and deputy commander of NATO's Brunssum Joint Force Command, also …