On October 23, 2025, the Lithuanian Army conducted live-fire tests involving heavy machine guns and Swedish-made RBS 70 NG surface-to-air missiles at the General Silvestras Žukauskas training ground, near the Belarus border. These exercises, part of Lithuania’s air defense strategy, aim to counter escalating drone threats in a tense regional context, particularly following a recent airspace violation by Russian military aircraft. Officials underscored the importance of these drills for operational readiness against unmanned aerial threats. This initiative reflects a broader European trend of enhancing low-altitude defense capabilities, contributing to NATO’s security posture in response to evolving hybrid threats in Eastern Europe and reinforcing Lithuania’s commitment to national defense amidst growing geopolitical tensions.