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Lithuanian Army Tests Swedish Missiles Amid Drone Threats

10/29/2025

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The Lithuanian Army conducted live-fire tests of Swedish-made RBS 70 NG missiles against drones near the Belarus border, following a new amendment allowing the military to engage unidentified drones after incursions.
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) faces challenges delivering cost-effective air defenses against cheap Russian drones.
Baltic startups, including Frankenburg Technologies, aim to produce interceptors significantly cheaper than current systems, potentially addressing drone threats.

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The Lithuanian Army conducted live-fire tests of Swedish-made RBS 70 NG missiles against drones near the Belarus border, following a new amendment allowing the military to engage unidentified drones after incursions.
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) faces challenges delivering cost-effective air defenses against cheap Russian drones.
Baltic startups, including Frankenburg Technologies, aim to produce interceptors significantly cheaper than current systems, potentially addressing drone threats.