The Lithuanian-Polish military exercise, Brave Griffin 24/II, has commenced in the Suwalki gap and will run until April 26, 2024. The exercise involves the participation of the armed forces of the United States and Portugal, with aviation also being involved. The exercise aims to rehearse defense scenarios as part of the bilateral Lithuanian-Polish Orsha Plan. The media outlet LRT reported on this exercise, providing the initial information.

In addition to the military exercise, the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense is implementing efforts to reinforce border sections. The ministry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, is strengthening the border, building appropriate fortifications, and considering proposals to enhance the armament of border guards. Furthermore, an agreement has been signed between the Lithuanian government and Rheinmetall to construct a factory for the production of 155mm artillery ammunition. The details of the enterprise’s future and design capacity have not yet been disclosed.

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• The military exercise involves 1,500 soldiers of the Infantry Brigade named after Lithuanian Hetman Chodkiewicz, rehearsing defense scenarios aligned with the Orsha Plan.
• Lithuanian Ministry of Defense collaborates with the Ministry of Internal Affairs for border reinforcement and fortifications.
• An agreement with Rheinmetall aims to construct a factory for the production of 155mm artillery ammunition, part of Rheinmetall’s long-term strategy.