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New ground vehicle and equipment repair hangars, an operations center, three platforms, modern combat traps, and lighting for one of the platforms, multiple taxiways and landing sites, as well as ground traffic routes, enhance readiness from Air Force Air Base to receive incoming NATO allies. , increases interoperability and deterrence.
For the installation of new infrastructure objects in 2016–2020. 24 million from the US European Reasurrance Initiative Fund euros There are 16 objects to complete, the construction of two more objects is planned to be completed this year.
On Wednesday, Deputy Minister of National Defense, Eimutis Misiūnas, United States Ambassador to Lithuania, Robertas S. Gilchristas, director of the Logistics, Engineering and Defense Department of the United States Air Force brig. gen. Ronald E. Jolly Sr., LTO Commander Col. Dainius Guzas, other representatives of the Lithuanian and American armies.
“US investments in Lithuania’s military infrastructure show that Lithuania remains a top priority of US defense policy. Together with the United States, by strengthening the capabilities of the Aviation Base, we create training conditions for the military units of the United States and other NATO countries and we contribute to the rapid arrival of allied forces in Lithuania and other Baltic countries, “says Deputy Minister of National Defense Eimutis Misiūnas.
The Vice Minister emphasizes that the Aviation Base in Šiauliai is important not only for the country, but also for the entire region, therefore, infrastructure projects completed with the support of the US increase the defense potential not only from Lithuania, but also from the three Baltic States, as well as help to ensure a high level of Lithuania, the US and other readiness of allied military units.
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