A country is safe when every citizen knows their role in its defence
The Association’s goal is to implement a Finnish-style total defence model in Lithuania by 2030, creating credible deterrence. This means:
The association’s aim
The association’s aim is a total defence model based on the Finnish example, implemented in Lithuania by 2030 and creating credible deterrence. That means:
70%
of residents know their role in a crisis or a war
50%
of residents have a specific plan and are ready for the first 72 hours
50%
of companies and organisations know their role in total defence and are prepared for it
Conscription
universal conscription given legal force in Lithuania – the foundation stone of total defence
About the association
We bring together civil society, organisations, the state and international experts so that by 2030 Lithuania has a strong societal defence system in place.
About the associationFocus areas
The defence model, the swarm effect and universal conscription – the three directions we work in.
Focus areasHow do I prepare?
The Leaders’ programme, the 72-hour readiness programme and the Charter – practical steps for organisations and residents.
How to prepareExperts’ voice
Insights on total defence from international and Lithuanian experts, and the association’s news.
Read and watchThe organisations’ Charter
A practical preparedness standard for organisations, and the “Prepared Workplace” mark.
About the Charter
Experts’ voice
Timo Kivinen
Finland’s total defence model and how it applies in Lithuania
In-Bum Chun
Former Commander of the Republic of Korea Army Special Warfare Command, speaking about South Korea’s total defence model and the lessons Lithuania can draw from it.
Tomas Godliauskas
The association’s action plan
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Be part of total defence
Support the association’s work, or sign the Charter on behalf of your organisation.