Lithuania to Spend $1.2Bln on Border Defenses With Russia and Belarus

Lithuania to mine border with Russia, Belarus in new $1.2 billion defense plan

About 800 million euros ($905 million) will be allocated for the acquisition and installation of anti-tank mines to deter potential aggression.

Lithuania to Spend $1.2Bln on Border Defenses With Russia and Belarus

Lithuania said Monday that it will spend 1.1 billion euros ($1.2 billion) over the next decade to fortify its border with Russia and Belarus, with the bulk of the funding earmarked for anti-tank mines.

Baltic nations to build fortified line on borders with Russia, Belarus

According to the Lithuanian Defense Ministry, "intense work is underway as the parties are determining the geographical points to connect engineering hurdles in the countries participating in the project, which will ensure a robust defense line for the Baltic countries"