Lithuania begins deploying Lockheed Martin radars for NATO air defence

Lithuanian troops have begun deploying US-made AN/TPS-77 MRR mobile medium-range radars, Lithuania's Defence Ministry said.

The Lockheed Martin radars are intended to feed real-time data into NATO's integrated air and missile defence system. The ministry said they would contribute to a shared picture of alliance airspace and improve cooperation between Lithuania and its allies.

Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas said additional contracts would be signed this year to strengthen the detection and neutralisation of airborne threats.