Insights From Lithuanian Maritime Defense Industry Days 2025

I had the honor of participating in the Lithuanian Maritime Defense Industry Days 2025 on December 3–4.

It was an intense two-day program that brought together naval command, defense ministries, shipbuilders, technology developers, and international industry partners.

The agenda outlined a clear strategic direction for the Baltic region:

● Opening and strategic introduction
— Tomas Prūšas, President of LINPRA
— Jérôme Sena, Naval Group
— Paulius Petrauskas, Deputy Minister of Economy and Innovation
— Capt. Tadas Jablonskis, Commander of the Lithuanian Navy

● Main discussions
— Requirements and prospects of a small maritime state (Defense Materiel Agency)
— Experience of the Belgian Navy and delivery of BNS Oostende
— Naval Group: a global player in maritime defense
— MP-OPV as the flagship of Lithuania
— Industrial cooperation and procurement strategy for Lithuania
— Strengthening R&D partnerships and Baltic-European cooperation

● Partnership sessions and MoU signing
— Western Shipyard & Naval Group: two partners, one vision

The Baltic Sea region is becoming increasingly united and technologically stronger.
Such meetings significantly strengthen our joint maritime defense capabilities — from innovation and shipbuilding to autonomous platforms and modern digital command and control systems.