As the military reported on Thursday, during the visit he met with the commander of the Lithuanian Armed Forces, General Raimundas Vaikšnoras, visited the Šiauliai aviation base, where the delegation was presented with the NATO air policing mission in the Baltic States, the activities of the Lithuanian Air Force, and the regional air defense and deterrence situation.
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“The meetings discuss the security situation on NATO’s eastern flank, the implementation of the Alliance’s defense plans, strengthening air defense, regional military cooperation, and NATO forces’ readiness to respond to security challenges in the region. The visit emphasizes the importance of the NATO air policing mission for the security of the Baltic States and the significance of allied presence in the region,” the military statement reads.
J. Stringer serves as the Deputy Commander of NATO Forces in Europe and is responsible for generating forces required for NATO operations and coordinating allied military capabilities in Europe.
He also coordinates military cooperation and interoperability between NATO and the European Union, ensuring joint action in addressing security challenges in the region. Under the “Berlin Plus” agreements, DSACEUR can also serve as the operation commander for European Union-led operations.
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“Considering the current situation in the region and recent airspace incidents, NATO’s contribution to the security of the Baltic States is extremely important. We see that the NATO air policing mission is active and responds promptly, but it is equally important to continue strengthening the overall Alliance air defense architecture, integration, and ability to operate together,” R. Vaikšnoras is quoted as saying in the statement.
J. Stringer is visiting Lithuania amid a recent increase in airspace violations in the Baltic States.
As BNS reported, due to a possible drone threat, air danger was declared twice last week in parts of Lithuania, NATO air policing fighters searched for unmanned aerial vehicles, and one was shot down in Estonia.
