Lithuania allocates $265m in military aid for Ukraine in 2026
Lithuania will allocate $265m in military aid to Ukraine in 2026, Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas has said.
The support will focus on air defence, drones, and long-range artillery ammunition.
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Minister Kaunas outlined the aid package during the 33rd Nato Defence Contact Group session, which was held alongside the Nato Defence Ministerial meeting in Brussels.
Discussions at the event included Ukraine’s most urgent requirements, updates from frontline developments, and ongoing peace negotiations.
“We hear the urgent needs of Ukraine. Lithuania’s military assistance has already surpassed USD 1 billion and we have another $265m earmarked for this year to be used in three priority areas: air defence, Ukrainian drones and long-range artillery ammunition,” Minister Kaunas said.
During the session, Kaunas also outlined Lithuania’s continued commitment to enhancing Ukraine’s defence capabilities to the Ukraine Defence Contact Group.
The Lithuanian Ministry of Defence has so far contributed $38m directly into Ukraine’s defence industry using a bilateral investment approach known as the Lithuanian Model, primarily for the production of long-strike drones intended for Ukrainian armed forces.
Plans are in place to increase this investment by an additional $12m within the year. In addition, $24m is set aside for acquiring long-range strike and maritime drones from companies within Ukraine’s own defence sector, supporting efforts to localise production.
Lithuania will also participate in a Czech-led initiative by contributing $33m million towards manufacturing two types of 155 mm artillery ammunition, including those capable of long-range strikes. An extra $6m is allocated for anti-tank mines.
Since January 2026, Lithuania’s military assistance has totalled $31m, covering items such as power generators, gas tanks, drone-neutralising systems, and optics.
Training and rehabilitation programmes for Ukrainian soldiers are ongoing within Lithuania. The country is also working with Iceland under the Demining Coalition. This year, Lithuania aims to provide $35.5m for purchasing mine-resistant tactical vehicles produced by Ukrainian manufacturers.
Earlier this month, the Lithuanian government approved a Ministry of Finance resolution allocating €10m as a voluntary contribution to the European Union’s Ukraine Facility.
This payment supports initiatives under Team Europe, which include the International Coalition of Civilian Hiding Places, educational system modernisation in Ukraine, Better Care Reform and other projects.
A separate government resolution approved an allocation of $23.3m to cover educational costs for Ukrainian pupils who have relocated to Lithuania.
In 2019, a joint declaration was signed by Ukraine and Lithuania outlining priorities for cybersecurity collaboration between both countries over the following year.
