Lithuania's Air Defence Priorities on Nato's Eastern Flank: Interview with Colonel Antanas Matutis, Commander, Lithuanian Air Force
Ahead of Land Warfare Europe 2026, Colonel Antanas Matutis, Commander of the Lithuanian Air Force, shares his perspective on the evolving security environment on NATO's Eastern Flank and the capabilities required to respond. Drawing on Lithuania's frontline perspective, Colonel Matutis discusses the lessons emerging from the war in Ukraine, the growing challenge posed by mass drone and missile attacks, the need for faster and more interoperable command-and-control systems, and the importance of balancing C-UAS with short-, medium- and long-range air defence. He also reflects on the evolution of NATO's regional air defence posture and the technologies and partnerships that will shape the future of the Lithuanian Air Force.
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