List of equipment of the Lithuanian Armed Forces

This is a list of weapons and equipment currently used by the Lithuanian Armed Forces.

Lithuania uses military equipment compatible with the NATO standards.

Infantry weapons

Model	Image	Origin	Variant	Calibre	Notes
Handguns
Glock 17		Austria	17/Gen 4	9×19mm Parabellum	Standard issue pistol.[1]
Heckler & Koch SFP9		Germany	HK SFP9-SF	9×19mm Parabellum	To be procured between 2020 and 2026. Replaces all previous sidearms.[2][3]
Flare gun
Heckler & Koch P2A1		West Germany	P2A1	12 gauge	Military flare pistol.[citation needed]
Submachine guns
Uzi		Israel	Mini Uzi Uzi Submachine Gun	9×19mm Parabellum	[4]
Heckler & Koch MP5		West Germany	MP5A3 MP5SD3	9×19mm Parabellum	[5]
Heckler & Koch MP7		Germany	MP7A2	HK 4.6×30mm	[6]
Heckler & Koch UMP		Germany	UMP45	.45 ACP	Used by Lithuanian Special Operations Force.[citation needed]
Shotguns
Benelli M4 Super 90		Italy	M4	12 gauge	Used by Lithuanian Special Operations Force.[citation needed]
Assault rifles
Heckler & Koch G36		Germany	G36KA4M2 G36KA4M2C G36KA4M1 G36KA4 G36KV1 G36C	5.56×45mm NATO	Standard issue assault rifle.[7]
Heckler & Koch HK416		Germany	HK416A5	5.56×45mm NATO	Used by Lithuanian Special Operations Force.[8]
Machine guns
FN Minimi		Belgium	5.56 Para 7.62 Mk3	5.56×45mm NATO 7.62×51mm NATO	FN MINIMI 5.56 Para version is used by Lithuanian Special Operations Force.[citation needed] FN Minimi 7.62 Mk3 version ordered in 2023.[9]
FN MAG		Belgium Sweden	Ksp 58B and other variants	7.62×51mm NATO	Standard issue general-purpose machine gun. Typically mounted on lightly armoured vehicles, or armoured personnel carriers, as first or second weapons in parallel with M2 Browning machine gun and automatic grenade launcher.[10] To be replaced.[11]
Heavy machine guns
M2 Browning		United States	M2HB M2HB-QCB	12.7×99mm NATO	Typically mounted on lightly armoured vehicles or armoured personnel carriers, tripod version is also available.[12]
Sniper rifles
FN SCAR		Belgium	SCAR-H PR	7.62×51mm NATO	Standard issue marksman rifle.[13][14]
Sako TRG		Finland	TRG-22	7.62×51mm NATO	[15]
FR F2		France	—	7.62×51mm NATO	[16]
GOL Sniper Magnum		West Germany	—	7.62×51mm NATO	[17]
Heckler & Koch PSG1		West Germany	MSG90A1	7.62×51mm NATO	[18]
Accuracy International AXMC		United Kingdom	—	7.62×51mm NATO 8.6×70mm	[19]
Desert Tech SRS		United States	SRS-A1	8.6×70mm	[20]
M14		United States	M14 M14L1 M14 EBR SOP M14 MDV	7.62×51mm NATO	M14 EBR SOP version used by Lithuanian Special Operations Force.[21]
Anti-material rifles
Barrett M82		United States	M82A1	12.7×99mm NATO	[22]
Barrett M107		United States	M107A1	12.7×99mm NATO	[23]
Desert Tech HTI		United States	—	12.7×99mm NATO	[24]
Grenade
RGD-5		People's Republic of Bulgaria	—	—	—
Spränghandgranat m/56		Sweden	—	—	—
Rökfackla 4		Sweden	Smoke grenade	—	—
HG-85		Switzerland	OFFHGR-85 SPLHGR-85	—	—
M18		United States	Smoke grenade	—	—
Grenade launchers
Heckler & Koch AG36		Germany	Grenade launcher	40×46 mm LV	[25]
Heckler & Koch HK269		Germany	Grenade launcher	40×46 mm LV	[26]
Heckler & Koch GMG		Germany	Automatic grenade launcher	40×53 mm HV	Typically mounted on lightly armoured vehicles, or armoured personnel carriers, tripod version is also available.[27]
Anti-tank weapons
Carl Gustav recoilless rifle		Sweden	Recoilless rifle	84 mm	M2, M3 and M4 variants.[28][29]
AT4		Sweden	Disposable recoilless guns	84 mm	[30]
M72 LAW		United States	Disposable rocket launcher	66 mm	M72A2, M72A7, M72E10 and other modern variants.[31]
FGM-148 Javelin		United States	Anti-tank guided missile	127 mm	144 CLU and 871 missiles purchased from the United States. In service from 2002.[32]
Mines
Sentry	—	Finland	Anti-tank mine	—	Supplied by Forcit Defence.[33]

Light equipment and accessories

Infantry equipment and accessories

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Variant	Quantity	Notes
Electronic accessories for infantry
Brolis LP5X	—	Lithuania	Laser sight	—	—	Orders: 2024, contract worth €17 million[34] Deliveries: December 2024[34][35] The BPS14 is assembled in Lthuania, based on the high-FOM I2T tubes.[35][36]
Brolis BPS14	—	European Union Lithuania	Monocular night vision device	—	—

Observation and reconnaissance

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Variant	Quantity	Notes
Observation and target acquisition
Safran MOSKITO TI™		Switzerland	Multifunction IR goggles (laser range finder, laser pointer, compass, inclinometers)	—	—	€9 million contract (Spring 2019) through the NSPA.[37] It was delivered between May and August 2020.[37] Equipment used for observation and artillery target acquisition.[38]
Safran JIM Compact™		Switzerland	Multifunction IR goggles (laser range finder, laser pointer, compass, inclinometers)	—	—
Safran STERNA			Goniometer (inertial target acquisition system)	—	—

Indirect fire

Mortars

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Calibre	Quantity	Notes
Light infantry mortars
Hirtenberger M6		Austria	M6-895	60 mm	—	[39]
M60		People's Republic of Bulgaria	—	60 mm	—
LM-60		Poland	—	60 mm	—	[40]
M19		United States	—	60 mm	—
Heavy mortars
M38/43		Soviet Union	—	120 mm	18	Acquired from Poland.[41]
2B11		Soviet Union	—	120 mm	20	Acquired from Bulgaria.[41]
M M1982[42]		Czechoslovakia	—	120 mm	2	[41]
M/41D		Finland	—	120 mm	22	Acquired from Sweden.[41]
Expal 120-MX2-SM		Spain	—	120 mm	—	Contract signed in October 2022, with deliveries to be completed in 2024.[43][44]
Self-propelled mortars
Panzermörser M113		United States	Mortar carrier	120 mm	32[39][45]	42 mortar carriers with Tampella 120 mm mortars. Acquired from Germany in 2005 and 2006.[46][41] Modernised in cooperation with Israel in 2015. In November 2022, 10 units were donated to Ukraine.[45]

Tube artillery

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Variant	Calibre	Quantity	Notes
Towed artillery
M101		United States	Howitzer	M101A1 [47]	105 mm L/22	54	Lithuania purchased 72 M101A1 from Denmark in 2002. At least 18 units were donated to Ukraine.[48]
Self-propelled artillery
CAESAR		France	Self-propelled howitzer	CAESAR Mk2	155 mm L/52	0 (48 on order)	[49] Lithuania joined the CAESAR Mark II programme in its early development phase. Orders: 18 in December 2022, agreement reached with France.[50] 30 in December 2025, agreement reached with France.[51] Deliveries planned for 2027 - 2030.[49][51]
PzH 2000		Germany	Self-propelled howitzer	PzH 2000 A2	155 mm L/52	16	[52] Lithuania purchased 21 PzH 2000 from Germany in September 2015. Of the 21, 18 were modernised, the last of which was delivered in March 2022.[53] The use of the 21 PzH 2000 purchased 16 for combat 2 for training 3 are used for spare parts.

Rocket artillery

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Variant	Calibre	Quantity	Notes
M142 HIMARS		United States	Multiple launch rocket system	—	610 mm 430 mm 227 mm	0 (8 on order)	Eight launchers with ammunition will be delivered in 2025.[54] On 9 November 2022, the United States Department of State approved the sale of launchers and over 800 missiles, including GMLRS (M30A2 and M31A2), GMLRS-ER (XM403 and XM404) and MGM-140 ATACMS (M57 variant).[55][54] On 6 March 2025, Minister of National Defence Dovilė Šakalienė announced that Lithuania is purchasing PrSM missiles and unknown quantity of additional launchers.[56][57]

Counter-battery radars

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Role	Variant	Quantity	Notes
Counter-battery
Thales GM200 MM/C		Netherlands	AESA, 4D radar	Counter-battery fire	GM200 MM/C	Unknown quantity on order	The contract was signed in January 2024 and the systems will be delivered by 2026.[58] To be installed on Mercedes-Benz Zetros 3643 trucks.

Armoured vehicles

Armoured fighting vehicles

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Variant	Quantity	Notes
Main battle tank
Leopard 2		Germany Lithuania	Main battle tank	Leopard 2A8	0 (44 on order)	[59] Contract for the purchase of the Leopard 2A8 was confirmed in December 2024.[60][59] 41 will be built in Lithuania by a JV between KNDS Deutschland and Rheinmetall Landsysteme, delivery 2028-30.[61]
Infantry fighting vehicles
GTK Boxer		Germany Netherlands Israel	IFV Infantry fighting vehicle	Vilkas	89 (+27 on order)[62]	IFV Boxer program started in 2016. First order was of 91 (89 standard + 2 driver training) vehicles. Delivered between 2019 and 2023. The local designation IFV Vilkas.[63][64] Armed with Israeli made Rafael Samson RCWS featuring a Mk44 Bushmaster II 30mm autocannon, FN MAG 7.62mm coaxial machine gun and Spike-LR and LR2 anti-tank missiles.[65][66] As of October 2024, 91 in service (2 driver training vehicles) and 27 on order.
CV90		Sweden	IFV Infantry fighting vehicle	CV90 Mk IV	0 (+100 on order)[67]	The State Defence Council began the acquisition process for the CV90 in October 2024, based on military advice. The plan was for 2 battalions.[68][69] In December 2025, the order for 100 vehicles was approved by Lithuania.[70] The start of the delivery is planned for 2028.[71] The Lithuanian purchase is part of a common acquisition programme, the CV90 MkIV "Nordic" (with Finland, Sweden, Norway, Estonia, and the Netherlands).[72]
Tracked vehicles
M113		United States	Armoured personnel carrier	M113A1 M113A2	~ 268[39]	154 M113A1 and 200 M113A2 items acquired from Germany between 2000 and 2006, some of them non-operational (used as source for spare parts only); 8 fitted for logistic battalion (equipped with cranes), other modification infantry, medical and command. At least 78 donated to Ukraine.[73][74][75]
M577		United States	Multi-role vehicle (Command post vehicle, Indirect fire support, MEDEVAC, Training vehicle)		178+	Over 180 acquired from Germany in 2015–16.[76] Used for command, indirect fire support, medical evacuation and training purposes.[76] Unspecified number have been donated to Ukraine [77]
Armoured patrol and scout cars
Oshkosh JLTV		United States	Infantry mobility vehicle, MRAP	Oshkosh L-ATV (M1278A1)	500[78]	Lithuania is expected to receive all the vehicles by the end of 2024.[78] Main variant equipped with M153 CROWS v2 with M2 QCB50 machine gun and a M230 TacFLIR multisensor systems. Other variant to be equipped with RBS 70 NG MSHORAD.[79]
Defenture VECTOR		Netherlands	Light utility vehicle	TBD	(32 on order)[80]	Chosen light utility vehicle for the Lithuanian Special Operations Force.[81]
Humvee		United States	Armoured car	M1025 M1097 M1114 M1151	195+	Some equipped with HK GMG, or Browning M2 50.cal HMG.[citation needed]
Toyota Land Cruiser		Japan Norway	Light armoured vehicle	Land Cruiser 200 AT42M	5	Bought for international missions, has protection from small arms and IEDs. From Arctic Truck company.[82] 7 donated to Ukraine army.

Armoured support vehicles

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Variant	Quantity	Notes
Bergepanzer 2		West Germany	Armoured recovery vehicle	Bergepanzer-2	10	Ordered 10, delivered between 2015 and 2020.[76]
M113		United States	Armoured fitter and repair vehicle		8

Armoured training vehicles

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Variant	Quantity	Notes
GTK Boxer		Germany Netherlands	Driver training vehicle	Vilkas	2	Delivered between 2017 and 2021, local Lithuanian designation IFV Vilkas.[63]

Unarmoured vehicles

Light utility vehicles

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Variant	Quantity	Notes
Amphibious vehicle
Bv 206		Sweden	Amphibious tracked articulated vehicle	Bandvagn 206	10+	For medical evacuation + radar.[83]
Utility vehicles
Mercedes-Benz G-Class		Austria West Germany Germany	Sport utility vehicle	G350d (W464) 290 GD (W461)	273 690	Former Dutch operated GD 290 vehicles were delivered in 2016.[84] The new order with manufacturer for delivery of 273 units G350d vehicles was placed in 2023. The delivery of all vehicles expected by the end of 2024.[85][86]
Volvo C3-series		Sweden	Sport utility vehicle	C303 C304 C306
Land Rover Defender		United Kingdom	Sport utility vehicle	88 90 110	100+	Some equipped with HK GMG, Browning M2 50.cal HMG, or RBS 70.[citation needed]
Mitsubishi L200		Japan	Pickup truck			Standard pickup for demining team.[citation needed]
Chevrolet CUCV I		United States	Pickup truck	M1008		Troop and cargo transport.[citation needed]
Buggy
Arctic Cat		United States Lithuania	Fast attack vehicle	Wild Cat 1000	10+	1 lost in exercise.[87][88][89]
All-terrain vehicles
Can-Am Outlander MAX 1000 XTP		Canada	All-terrain vehicle		10+	Lithuanian army used to patrol the border with Belarus, after the Belarusian hybrid attack on Lithuania.[90]
Motorcycle
KTM EXCR530		Austria	Motorcycle			Standard SF motorcycle.[88]

Logistic vehicles

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Variant	Quantity	Notes
Trucks
Sisu E13TP		Finland	Armoured high mobility terrain vehicle	E13TP	50	[91]
Mercedes-Benz Arocs		Germany	Truck 8×8	Arocs 4142 AK	255	25 ordered in 2020.[92] An additional 230 Arocs are being purchased. Delivery of the trucks is planned from 2023 to 2030.[93][94] 17 tons capacity [95]
Mercedes-Benz Zetros		Germany	Semi truck 6×6	Zetros 3643	8	Used for transporting Panzerhaubitze 2000 howitzers.[96] 70-tons tow capacity
Mercedes-Benz Zetros		Germany	Truck 6×6	Zetros 2733	141	141 Zetros with cranes are being purchased. Delivery of the trucks is planned from 2023 to 2030.[97][94] 10-tons capacity[95]
Mercedes-Benz Unimog		Germany	Truck 4×4	U1550	~ 160	[98]
				U5000	433	Unimog U5000 ordered in several batches through the NSPA: 340 ordered in 2015[99] 42 ordered in October 2021[99] 51 ordered in September 2024[100] Deliveries: 88 in 2018[101] 110 in 2019[102] 142 in 2020[103]
Mercedes-Benz NG		West Germany	Military truck	1017A 1213	200-250	Purchased from Netherlands.[104]
DAF F218 series		Netherlands	Military truck	YAS 4442 YKS 2300	225	Purchased from Netherlands.[105]
Logistic equipment
Manitou		France	Telescopic handler
Magni		Italy	Telescopic handlers	HTH 27.11	3 (1 on order)	Received in September 2023[106]

Civilian vehicles

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Variant	Quantity	Notes
Cars
Fiat Dobló Mk I		Italy	Car		65	Standard army panel van.[88]
Skoda Oktavia Mk.II		Czech Republic	Car		10	Standard military police patrol car.[88]
Škoda Superb		Czech Republic	Car		5	Standard military police pursuit and patrol car.[88]
Peugeot Dangel Expert		France	Light commercial vehicle / Multi purpose vehicle		127	Standard army light commercial vehicle / multi purpose vehicle.[107]
Peugeot Rifter		France	Light commercial vehicle / Multi purpose vehicle		235	Standard army light commercial vehicle / multi purpose vehicle.[108]
Buses
MAN		Germany				Military orchestra bus.

Engineering equipment

Bridging equipment

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Variant	Quantity	Notes
KrAZ		Ukraine	Floating bridge	PMP		19 KrAZ spec truck, 24 floating bridge, 6 cutter in wartime reserve.[citation needed]

Machines

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Variant	Quantity	Notes
Engineering vehicles
Komatsu		Japan	Bulldozer	61PX
JCB		United Kingdom	Backhoe loader	4CX
CAT		United States	Wheeled loader

EOD and demining equipment

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Variant	Quantity	Notes
Demining vehicles
DOK-ING		Croatia	Unmanned mine clearance vehicle	MV-10
TELEROB		Germany	Unmanned ground explosive ordnance disposal vehicle	tEODor

Unmanned aerial vehicles

Intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance UAS

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Role	Notes
ScanEagle		United States	Fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle	Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance	[109]
RQ-11		United States	Fixed-wing mini unmanned aerial vehicle	Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance	[110]
Hornet		Lithuania	Fixed-wing mini unmanned aerial vehicle	Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance	[111]
Hornet XR		Lithuania	Fixed-wing mini unmanned aerial vehicle	Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance	[111]
UDS Partisan Recon		Lithuania	Fixed-wing mini unmanned aerial vehicle	Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance	[112]

Loitering munitions

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Role	Notes
AeroVironment Switchblade 600		United States	Medium range, deployable-wing, mini loitering munition	Anti-armour and anti-personnel effects	In December 2020, Lithuania signed a contract to acquire Switchblade 600 loitering munitions.[113]
Granta X		Lithuania	Unknown range, fixed-wing, loitering munition	Anti-armour and anti-personnel effects	[114]
RSI Europe Špokas		Lithuania	Medium range, first-person view mini loitering munition	Anti-armour and anti-personnel effects	[115]
Granta GA-10FPV-AI		Lithuania	Unknown range, first-person view mini loitering munition	Anti-armour and anti-personnel effects

Equipment of the Lithuanian Air Force

Aircraft of the Lithuanian Air Force

Main article: Lithuanian Air Force § Current aircraft

Air defence equipment

Surveillance radars

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Role	Variant	Quantity	Notes
Short range air surveillance
AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel		United States	PESA, 3D radar	Short range early warning radar	MPQ-64	2	Part of the short air defence units, ordered in 2002.[116][117]
Saab Giraffe		Sweden	PESA	Short range early warning radar	Giraffe MkIV	6	Part of the short range air defense units.[116] Second-hand purchase from Norway, installed on BV206.[118][119][120]
Medium and long range air surveillance radar
TRML-3D		Germany	PESA, 3D, mobile radar	Medium range surveillance radar	TRML-3D/32	3	Acquired in 2004.[121][122][123]
AN/TPS-77		United States	AESA, GaN, 3D, mobile radar	Long range surveillance radar	AN/TPS-77 MRR	3	Delivery expected in 2027.[124][125]
LANZA 3D		Spain	AESA, 3D, stationary radar	Long range surveillance radar	LANZA 3D[126]	3	Used by the Baltic Air Surveillance Network (BALTNET), and equipped with the LANZA 3D system, manufactured by Indra Sistemas, commissioned in 2018–2020.[127][126]

Air defence systems

Firing control radars

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Role	Variant	Quantity	Notes
Fire control radar
AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel		United States	PESA, 3D, medium range radar	Fire control radar	AN/MPQ-64F1	2 + unknown quantity on order	Ordered in 2016 for the 2 NASAMS air defence system.[128][129] Additional radars for NASAMS ordered in 2023[130] and 2024.[131]
Saab Giraffe 1X	—	Sweden	AESA, GaN, 3D, mobile, short range radar	Fire control radar	Land Giraffe 1X	Unknown quantity on order	Ordered for the RBS-70 MSHORAD air defence system, equipped on a JLTV, paired with a JLTV launching the missiles. Orders were placed in July 2024[132] and October 2024[133]

Medium range air defence systems

Model	Image	Origin	Variant	Notes
NASAMS		Germany	NASAMS 3	The first battery for a $128 million deal delivered in 2020.[134] Additional batteries with AIM-120C-8 missiles were ordered in 2023 and 2024 for €200 million and €234 million respectively.[135][136][137] In total, at least 3 batteries have been purchased.[138] The battery consists of: AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel, Kongsberg's Fire Distribution Center (FDC), Mercedes Actros 8×8 trucks on which the launchers are transported.[139]

Short range air defence systems

Model	Image	Origin	Variant	Notes
RBS 70 MSHORAD		Sweden	RBS 70 NG RWS	MSHORAD system consists of RBS 70 NG Remote Weapon System (RWS) and command-radar vehicle with Saab Giraffe 1X / C2; the components are mounted on JLTV. Orders from Sweden placed in 2024 and 2025, with the delivery scheduled for 2025 – 2029.[140][141]

Man portable air defence systems

Model	Image	Origin	Variant	Notes
PZR Grom		Poland	Grom	Acquired in 2014.[142] More missiles acquired later.[143]
PPZR Piorun		Poland	Piorun	Joint order by Lithuanian and Polish governments placed in 2024.[144]
RBS 70		Sweden	RBS 70 NG	Modernised to RBS-70 NG version.[145] A new batch of Mk-2 and Bolide missiles was ordered in October 2022.[146]

Counter-UAV systems

Model	Image	Origin	Variant	Notes
EDM4S		Lithuania		Domestically produced anti-drone electronic warfare system.[147]

Equipment of the Lithuanian Navy

Main article: Lithuanian Navy § Fleet

Reserve equipment

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Variants	Calibre	Quantity	Notes
Browning Hi-Power		Belgium	Semi-automatic pistol	—	9×19mm Parabellum	—	[148]
M16 rifle		United States	Assault rifle	M16A2	5.56×45mm NATO	—	Weapons donated by NATO. They are now in the wartime reserve.[149]
Automatkarbin 4		Sweden	Assault rifle	Heckler & Koch G3A3	7.62×51mm NATO	—	Weapons purchased from the Swedish surplus. They replaced the Cold War Soviet weapons in service, and are now in the wartime reserve. The HK G36 replaced the Ak4.[150]
Rheinmetall MG 3		West Germany	General purpose machine gun	—	7.62×51mm NATO	~ 4,000	Weapons purchased from the German surplus. An estimate of 4,000 MG3 are in wartime reserve.[151]
Pvpj 1110		Sweden	Recoilless rifle	—	90 mm	~ 200	Weapons donated by Sweden. Kept as a wartime reserve.[152]

See also

• Lithuania portal