📋 Tender Overview
The Results Of The Public Opinion Survey Show A Clear Support Of The Majority For The Development Of The Military Training Infrastructure And The Increase Of The StateS Defense Potential, While The Number Of Dissenters Is Small. About Two-Thirds (64%) Of The CountryS Population Agree That The Lithuanian Army And Its Allies Must Be Provided With Suitable Conditions For Training, Including The Establishment Of New Military Ranges Or The Expansion Of Existing Ones, While A Small Part Of The Public - 14% - Disagrees. Population. 65 Percent Of The Population Agrees With The Statement That It Is Necessary To Increase The Defense Potential Of The State. Only 13 Percent Disagree With This Statement. Population. Such Sentiments Of The Public Were Shown In A Public Opinion Survey Commissioned By The Ministry Of National Defense In February This Year. Taking Into Account The Changed Security Situation In The Region And The Growing Needs Of Infrastructure For Training, Today The Minister Of National Defense Robertas Kaunas Submits To The Seimas For Consideration The Drafts Of The Kapciamiestis Military Range And The Law On The Kapciamiestis Military Training Area And The Taurage Range Law. They Aim To Significantly Expand The Combat Training Infrastructure, Thus Responding To The Growing Scope Of Combat Training Of The Lithuanian Army And Its Allies And Strengthening The Defense Readiness Of The Region. The Consequences Of The Russian War In Ukraine Will Inevitably Reach Other European Countries, Especially Those Located On The Eastern Flank, Including Lithuania, So There Is No More Room For Delay Or Compromises At The Expense Of National Security. Based On Long-Term Military Practice, Training Grounds Are One Of The Key Tools For The Effective Training Of Combat Units, Maintaining Their Readiness And Introducing Military Innovations. Soldiers Of Various Specialties, Including Drone Operators And Air Defense Soldiers, Will Train At The Kapciamiestis Training Ground, He Says. Minister Of National Defense Robertas Kaunas. Public Support For The Development Of Defense Capabilities And Military Training Areas Shows That The Population Seriously Assesses Threats In The Geopolitical Space And Understands How State Security Is Created In Practice - Through High-Quality Military Training, Integration Of Allies And Consistent Capacity Building. Establishment Of The Kapciamiestis Military Range And Military Training Area The Establishment Of The Kapciamiestis Military Range And Military Training Area Is One Of The Most Important Projects In Strengthening LithuaniaS Defense Capabilities In The Southern Part Of The Country. The Project Envisages The Establishment Of A Military Range And A Military Training Area, Creating Conditions For Conducting Military Exercises Of Different Intensity. At The Same Time, Compensation Mechanisms For Residents Are Provided. The Project Is Important Due To The Strategic Location Of The Region And The Need To Ensure Suitable Conditions For The Training Of The Lithuanian Army And Nato Allies. The New Training Ground Will Reduce The Load On The Existing Training Grounds And Will Give The Lithuanian Army The Opportunity To Train The Real Deployment, Movement, Supply, Communication And Interaction Of Forces With Allies Who Would Actually Operate In This Region On X Day. It Will Also Allow For Advance Planning And Installation Of Defensive And Engineering Solutions In One Of LithuaniaS Most Sensitive Security Areas - The Suwalki Corridor - From Movement-Restricting Or Diverting Measures To The Infrastructure Required For The Long-Term Operation Of Forces. This Is A Significant Investment In State Defense, Strengthening LithuaniaS Ability To Respond To Security Challenges. Expansion Of The Taurage Training Ground The Expansion Of The Taurage Military Training Ground In The Jurbarka District Is Planned In Order To Ensure The Training Needs Of The Lithuanian Army And Nato Allies. The Existing Territory Of The Training Ground Is Being Expanded, While Maintaining Its Purpose - Military Equipment Maneuvering And Tactical Operations Training, Using Simulated Means. The Development Is Planned On State Land, Without Touching Private Plots. This Project Is A Response To The Increased Intensity Of Military Training And The Need To Have Sufficient And Properly Located Training Areas Throughout Lithuania. The Expanded Range Will Ensure Consistent Training Of Soldiers, Better Integration Of Allies In Joint Exercises And Will Increase LithuaniaS Ability To Receive And Effectively Train Nato Forces, Strengthening The Security Of The Country And The Entire Region.
