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Lithuania Sends RISE-1 System and New Shipment of Ammo to Ukraine

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Lithuania's aid to Ukraine / Photo credit: Lithuanian Defense Ministry
Lithuania's aid to Ukraine / Photo credit: Lithuanian Defense Ministry

On February 2, Lithuania delivered a new aid package to Ukraine, including ammunition for Carl-Gustaf grenade launchers and the RISE-1 long-range smart initiation system

The shipment is a component of a larger three-year military assistance commitment totaling 200 million euros ($219 million).

“Our commitment to support Ukraine is not just solidarity, it’s an investment in Europe’s security,” the Lithuanian Defense Ministry said on X.

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Lithuania’s Defense Ministry has announced that the support plan for the period 2024-2026 will be allocated to facilitate new military acquisitions for Ukraine. This includes ammunition, generators, detonation systems, and a total of 577 armored personnel carriers.

Lithuania also intends to train approximately 3,000 Ukrainian soldiers by the end of 2024.

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