During a meeting with President Gitanas Nausėda, Prime Minister M. Sinkevičius stated that Lithuania’s long-term strategy regarding military preparedness must shift beyond merely acquiring defense equipment. He emphasized that the nation should aspire to become a producer within the defense sector.
Speaking at the Presidential Palace on Tuesday, the Prime Minister addressed the need for forward planning, looking toward the years 2030 and beyond. Sinkevičius stressed that the country must develop a comprehensive strategy for building its domestic defense industry while remaining mindful of budgetary constraints. “We have to think how we will build the defense industry, because it is a very important element,” Sinkevičius stated, noting the shared concern regarding this matter among the Minister of Defense and the President.
He reiterated that the national objective should not only be the procurement of necessary defense materiel but also the establishment of domestic production capabilities. This directive underscores a strategic pivot within Lithuania’s defense policy. By focusing on local production, the government aims to enhance national security resilience and reduce reliance on external suppliers for critical defense components.
The Prime Minister’s comments highlight the consensus among key national leaders—including the President—that strengthening the domestic defense industrial base is an important and necessary step for future national defense planning.
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