Conflict eventStrategic developments2026-04-22馃嚤馃嚬

US to send more interceptor drones for NATO鈥檚 eastern edge deployments

actor1: Lithuania National Defence Ministry -> actor2: United States

On 2026-04-22, Lithuania's defense ministry announced that it will purchase the American-made Merops counter-drone system to strengthen air defenses along NATO's eastern edge. The announcement said Vilnius had approved a simplified procurement process so the acquisition would not be delayed. The article frames the deal as part of allied efforts to counter Russian drones near NATO's border.

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