List of equipment of the Lithuanian Armed Forces

This is a list of weapons and equipment currently used by the Lithuanian Armed Forces.

Lithuania uses military equipment compatible with the NATO standards.

Infantry weapons

Model Image Origin Type Variant Calibre Notes Handguns Glock 17 Semi-automatic pistol Glock 17 Gen 4 9×19mm Parabellum Standard issue pistol. Heckler & Koch SFP9 Semi-automatic pistol SFP9 SF 9×19mm Parabellum Contract signed in August 2020 for a new pistol to arm the Lithuanian Armed Forces. Deliveries 2020 - 2026. Submachine guns Uzi Machine pistol Mini Uzi 9×19mm Parabellum Uzi Submachine gun Uzi SMG 9×19mm Parabellum Heckler & Koch MP5 Submachine gun MP5A3 9×19mm Parabellum Heckler & Koch MP5 Submachine gun MP5SD3 9×19mm Parabellum Heckler & Koch MP7 PDW Personal defence weapon MP7A2 HK 4.6×30mm Order in October 2023. Partial delivery of the MP7A2, worth €1.3 million, delivered in August 2024, with an estimated delivery of 276 in 2024. Assault rifles Heckler & Koch G36 Carabine /Assault rifle G36KA4M2 G36KA4M2C G36KA4M1 G36KA4 G36KV1 G36C 5.56×45mm NATO Standard issue assault rifle. Heckler & Koch HK416 Assault rifle HK416A5 5.56×45mm NATO Used by Lithuanian Special Operations Force. Machine guns FN Minimi Light machine gun 5.56 Para7.62 Mk3 5.56×45mm NATO7.62×51mm NATO FN MINIMI 5.56 Para version is used by Lithuanian Special Operations Force.FN Minimi 7.62 Mk3 version ordered in 2023 and 2024. Rheinmetall MG3 General-purpose machine gun — 7.62×51mm NATO FN MAG General-purpose machine gun Ksp 58B / FN MAG 7.62×51mm NATO Typically mounted on lightly armoured vehicles, or armoured personnel carriers, as first or second weapons in parallel with M2 Browning machine gun and automatic grenade launcher, or as coaxial machine guns. M2 Browning Heavy machine guns M2HB-QCBM2HB 12.7×99mm NATO Typically mounted on lightly armoured vehicles or armoured personnel carriers, tripod version is also available. M2HB-QCB bought from Belgium and used since 2014. Sniper rifles FN SCAR Designated marksman rifle SCAR-H PR 7.62×51mm NATO Standard issue marksman rifle. FR F2 Bolt action sniper rifle — 7.62×51mm NATO GOL Sniper Magnum Bolt action sniper rifle — 7.62×51mm NATO Heckler & Koch PSG1 Semi-automatic sniper rifle MSG90A1 7.62×51mm NATO Sako TRG Bolt action sniper rifle TRG-22 7.62×51mm NATO Accuracy International AXMC Bolt action sniper rifle — 7.62×51mm NATO8.6×70mm Desert Tech SRS Bolt action sniper rifle SRS-A1 8.6×70mm M14 Semi-automatic sniper rifle M14L1 M14 EBR SOP M14 MDV 7.62×51mm NATO M14 EBR SOP version used by Lithuanian Special Operations Force. Anti-material rifles Barrett M82 Semi-automatic anti materiel rifle M82A1 12.7×99mm NATO Barrett M107 Semi-automatic anti materiel rifle M107A1 12.7×99mm NATO Desert Tech HTI Bolt action anti materiel rifle — 12.7×99mm NATO Miscellaneous firearms Benelli M4 Semi-automatic shotgun M4 Super 90 12 gauge Used by Lithuanian Special Operations Force. Heckler & Koch P2A1 Flare gun P2A1 12 gauge Military flare pistol. Grenade Arges OFFHGR-85 Offensive hand grenade — — Arges SPLHGR-85 Defensive hand grenade — — M18 Smoke grenade — — — Smoke grenade — — Grenade launchers Heckler & Koch AG36 Grenade launcher — 40×46 mm LV Heckler & Koch HK269 Grenade launcher — 40×46 mm LV Heckler & Koch GMG Automatic grenade launcher — 40×53 mm HV Typically mounted on lightly armoured vehicles, or armoured personnel carriers, tripod version is also available. Anti-tank weapons Carl Gustav Recoilless rifle M2 M3 M4 84 mm AT4 Disposable recoilless guns — 84 mm M72 LAW Disposable rocket launcher M72A2 M72A7 M72E10 Other 66 mm FGM-148 Javelin Anti-tank guided missile — 127 mm 144 CLU and 871 missiles purchased from the United States. In service from 2002. More missiles acquired at the end of 2025. Mines Sentry — Anti-tank mine — — Supplied by Forcit Defence.

Light equipment and accessories

Infantry equipment and accessories

Model Image Origin Type Variant Quantity Notes Vests Mehler Vario System tactical vest — Armoured vest — 26 000 Sights Raytheon ELCAN Optical sight — — Purchased in 2023, used with 5.56mm and 7.62mm rifles. AN/PVS-14 Monocular night vision device — — Brolis LP5X — Laser sight — —Orders:

2024, contract worth €17 million

Deliveries:

December 2024 Brolis BPS14 — Monocular night vision device — —

Observation and reconnaissance

Model Image Origin Type Variant Quantity Notes Observation and target acquisition Safran MOSKITO TI™ Multifunction IR goggles (laser range finder, laser pointer, compass, inclinometers) — — €9 million contract (Spring 2019) through the NSPA. It was delivered between May and August 2020.

Equipment used for observation and artillery target acquisition. Safran JIM Compact™ Multifunction IR goggles (laser range finder, laser pointer, compass, inclinometers) — — Safran STERNA Goniometer (inertial target acquisition system) — —

Indirect fire

Mortars

Model Image Origin Type Variant Calibre Quantity Notes Light infantry mortars Hirtenberger M6 Infantry mortar M6-895 60 mm — M60 Infantry mortar— 60 mm — Acquired second-hand from Poland. LM-60 Infantry mortar— 60 mm — Acquired second-hand from Poland. M19 Infantry mortar— 60 mm — Heavy mortars M38/43 Heavy mortar— 120 mm 18 Acquired second-hand from Poland. 2B11 Heavy mortar — 120 mm 20 Acquired second-hand from Bulgaria. Heavy mortar — 120 mm 2 Acquired second-hand from the Czech Republic. M/41D Heavy mortar — 120 mm 22 Acquired second-hand from Sweden. Expal 120-MX2-SM Heavy mortar — 120 mm 70 Contract signed in October 2022 (€9.8 million). The deliveries took place in 2024. Self-propelled mortars Panzermörser M113 Mortar carrier — 120 mm 30 42 mortar carriers with Tampella 120 mm mortars. Acquired from Germany in 2005 and 2006.M1064 - Contracts, Orders & Sales. Modernised in cooperation with Israel in 2015. In November 2022, 12 units were donated to Ukraine.

Tube artillery

Model Image Origin Type Variant Calibre Quantity Notes Towed artillery M101 Towed howitzer M101A1 105 mm L/22 Less than 36 (up to +18 for spares) Lithuania purchased 72 M101A1 (second-hand) from Denmark in 2002 (18 of them for spares only). At least 18 units were donated to Ukraine. Self-propelled artillery CAESAR Self-propelled howitzerCAESAR Mk2 155 mm L/52 0 (+48 on order) Orders: 18 in December 2022 30 in December 2025 Delivery planned between 2027 and 2030. PzH 2000 Self-propelled howitzerPzH 2000 A2 155 mm L/52 16 (+2 for training, and +3 for spare parts) Lithuania purchased 21 howitzers (second-hand) from Germany in September 2015 (16 in active service, 2 are used for training, 3 for spare parts).

18 were modernised and the last delivered in March 2022.

Rocket artillery

Model Image Origin Type Calibre Quantity Notes M142 HIMARS Multiple launch rocket system 610 mm430 mm227 mm 0 (16 on order) Eight launchers with ammunition will be delivered in 2026. On 9 November 2022, the United States Department of State approved the sale of launchers and over 800 missiles, including GMLRS (M30A2 and M31A2), GMLRS-ER (XM403 and XM404) and MGM-140 ATACMS (M57 variant).

In April 2026, the second battery with eight launchers was ordered.

Counter-battery radars

Model Image Origin Type Role Variant Quantity NotesCounter-battery Thales GM200 MM/C S-band (IEEE), AESA, 4D radar Counter-battery fire GM200 MM/C 0 (6 on order) The contract was signed in January 2024 and the systems will be delivered by 2026. Common order of 28 radars with the Netherlands (9), Denmark (5), Norway (8) and the rest for Lithuania (6). The radars will be installed on Mercedes-Benz Zetros 3643 trucks.

Armoured vehicles

Armoured fighting vehicles

Model Image Origin Type Variant Quantity NotesMain battle tank Leopard 2 Main battle tank Leopard 2A8 0 (+44 on order) Contract for the purchase of the Leopard 2A8 was confirmed in December 2024. The tanks will be equipped with the Trophy APS.

41 will be partially built in Lithuania by a joint venture between KNDS Deutschland and Rheinmetall Landsysteme, and will be delivered 2028–30. Infantry fighting vehicles GTK Boxer IFV Infantry fighting vehicle Vilkas 89 (+27 on order) IFV Boxer program started in 2016. First order was of 91 (89 standard + 2 driver training) vehicles. Delivered between 2019 and 2023. The local designation IFV Vilkas.

Armed with Israeli made Rafael Samson RCWS featuring a Mk44 Bushmaster II 30mm autocannon, FN MAG 7.62mm coaxial machine gun and Spike-LR and LR2 anti-tank missiles.

As of October 2024, 91 in service (2 driver training vehicles) and 27 on order. CV90 IFV Infantry fighting vehicle CV90 Mk IV 0 (+100 on order) The State Defence Council began the acquisition process for the CV90 in October 2024, based on military advice. The plan was for 2 battalions. In December 2025, the order for 100 vehicles was approved by Lithuania. The start of the delivery is planned for 2028.

The Lithuanian purchase is part of a common acquisition programme, the CV90 MkIV "Nordic" (with Finland, Sweden, Norway, Estonia, and the Netherlands). Armoured personnel carriers Patria 6×6 Armoured personnel carrier / Multi-role vehicle Patria XA-300 0 (+936 on order) In May 2026, The State Defense Council has approved the acquisition of Patria 6×6 wheeled armored personnel carriers. They will replace the M113 platform and will be used for maneuver, command, medical, fire support, engineering, information transmission, reconnaissance, and CBRN protection. The contract is expected to be signed in 2027. M113 Armoured personnel carrier M113A1M113A2 Less than 240 154 M113A1 and 200 M113A2 items acquired second-hand from Germany between 2000 and 2006, some of them non-operational (used as source for spare parts only); 8 fitted for logistic battalion (equipped with cranes), other modifications: infantry, medical and command. Many M113-vehicles have been donated to Ukraine.

As of March 2026, Lithuania has donated at least 114 M113-vehicles to Ukraine. M577 Multi-role vehicle (Command post vehicle, Indirect fire support, MEDEVAC, Training vehicle) less than 178 Over 180 acquired second-hand from Germany in 2015–16. The vehicles are used for command, indirect fire support, medical evacuation and training purposes.

An unspecified number was donated to Ukraine. Armoured patrol and scout cars Oshkosh JLTV Infantry mobility vehicle, MRAP M1278 A1 500 200 ordered in 2019, delivered from 2021 to the end of 2023. 300 additional ordered in October 2022, delivered in 2025. The main variant in service in Lithuania is equipped with the OGPK Turrets with the M2HB-QCB. Another variant is used for air defence, equipped with the Saab MSHORAD / Saab Giraffe 1X. Humvee Armoured car M1025 M1097 M1114 M1151 195+ Some are equipped with HK GMG, or M2 HB.

Some donated to Ukraine.Special forces armoured vehicles Defenture VECTOR Light utility vehicle TBD 0 (+ 32 on order) Chosen light utility vehicle for the Lithuanian Special Operations Force. Toyota Land Cruiser Light armoured vehicle Land Cruiser 200 AT42M 5 Bought for international missions, has protection from small arms and IEDs. From Arctic Truck company. 7 donated to Ukraine army.

Armoured training vehicles

Model Image Origin Type Variant Quantity Notes GTK Boxer Driver training vehicle Vilkas 2 Delivered between 2017 and 2021, local Lithuanian designation IFV Vilkas.

Unarmoured vehicles

Light utility vehicles

Model Image Origin Type Variant Quantity Notes Amphibious vehicle Bv 206 Amphibious tracked articulated vehicle Bandvagn 206 10+ Acquired second-hand from Norway.