BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 27. The Lithuanian
Ministry of National Defense has introduced a comprehensive
legislative package aimed at accelerating the growth of the defense
and security industry, Trend reports.
These measures are designed to attract significant investment,
streamline the establishment of new defense companies, and expedite
execution of nationally critical strategic projects.
The goal is for Lithuania to emerge as a trusted defense
production center and a key link in Europe’s security supply
“To build a robust defense industry, we must eliminate outdated
bureaucratic obstacles,” stated Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė.
“In peacetime, our procedures simply don’t match today’s security
realities. We need fast, transparent processes that encourage
investment and readiness. That’s why Lithuania is introducing a
standardized model that could serve as a regional example.”
Under the proposed reforms, projects designated with the
“Defense and Security Products Manufacturing Development”
status—those committed to supplying NATO, EU, or Ukraine, and
expanding manufacturing capabilities in Lithuania—will benefit from
streamlined administrative processes.
Key Incentives Include:
Simplified land development: Current procedures lasting
approximately 36 months will be reduced to 6–15 months.
Waived construction permits: Only a public notification is
required to begin construction, reducing timelines to about 2
Faster infrastructure permissions: Easier approvals for installing
and operating radio-frequency jamming and interception devices.
Exemptions from land-use planning documents for qualified
projects, allowing for faster development with simplified project
“These defense industry projects will travel through a ‘green
corridor’ — free from delays. Working with other ministries, we’ve
removed barriers in land allocation, construction permissions, and
zoning, giving investors clarity and incentives,” explained Deputy
Minister Loreta Maskaliovienė.
The legislative package proposes amendments affecting key laws,
The Defence and Security Industry Act
Investment, Construction, Land, Territorial Planning, Electronic
Communications acts
The Administrative Offences Code
These reforms aim to provide a more agile, transparent, and
secure environment for national and allied defense product
manufacturing.