The defence model
Lithuania is a state on NATO’s Eastern Flank, so its total defence model must be among the best in the world.
In June 2026 we presented a study of the total defence model, which analysed the best foreign practice in this field and the military tactics observed around the world in recent times, and produced an initial proposal for applying that knowledge in Lithuanian society. In September 2026 we presented an initial total defence model adapted to Lithuania and tested it in a simulation exercise. In October 2026 the final version of the model for Lithuania and its implementation plan will be presented. From 2027 the plan is put into practice.
How the model is being developed
The study
We presented a study of the total defence model — an initial proposal for applying foreign practice in Lithuanian society.
Simulation (exercise)
We presented an initial total defence model adapted to Lithuania and tested it in a simulation exercise.
The presentation
The final version of the model for Lithuania and its implementation plan will be presented. From 2027 the plan is put into practice.
The model was created by
The model was created by the United States think tank New Generation Warfare, working with international security experts of the highest rank.
Ben Hodges
Former commanding general of US Army Europe and NATO land forces in Europe
Philip Breedlove
Former Supreme Allied Commander Europe, general
Timo Kivinen
Former Commander of the Finnish Defence Forces
Saar Tzur
Former commander of Israel’s Northern Corps and its multi-domain manoeuvre formation
In-Bum Chun
Former commander of the Republic of Korea Army Special Warfare Command
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