Finnish Defense Chief General Janne Jaakkola visited Lithuania from July 30-31, 2026, to engage with Lithuanian military officials. During the visit, Jaakkola toured a training area in eastern Lithuania and the country’s new drone unit (Autonomous Long-Range UAV Operations unit), which aims to enhance remote strike capabilities. He also inspected border infrastructure with Belarus at Padvarionys border post and Šumskas crossing point, where he reviewed border surveillance systems. Jaakkola and Lithuanian officials discussed EU security frameworks, border protection, and contingency planning. The visit included a memorial ceremony at Medininkai memorial site to honor casualties from Lithuania’s early independence period. Lithuanian Defense Chief General Raimundas Vaikšnoras hosted the visit, emphasizing bilateral military collaboration.
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