On June 19, the NASAMS (National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System) medium-range air defense systems procured from Norway were delivered to the Air Defence Battalion of the Lithuanian Armed Forces. This modern air defense equipment will provide the Lithuanian Air Force with a several tens of kilometers effective range capability.
The procured NASAMS systems comprise many components – fire control centers, missile launchers, communications equipment, etc. Lithuania also upgraded the RBS70 short-range air defense systems it has been using, both systems will be integrated to form an overall Lithuanian airspace defense shield.
Lithuania; Air force commissions NASAMS