Lithuania has secured funding from the European Commission’s SAFE program, becoming the third EU member – following Poland and Croatia – to receive a loan for military modernization. The SAFE initiative provides affordable loans to 19 European nations, including Bulgaria, to bolster their defense capabilities. The funds will be used to establish a new military division within Lithuania, enhancing its security infrastructure. This move underscores a growing trend of increased defense spending and preparedness within the European Union. The European Commission approved the funding as part of a broader effort to strengthen collective security across the bloc. Details regarding the specific allocation and timeline for the new division’s establishment are forthcoming. This initiative aims to improve Lithuania’s ability to respond to evolving security challenges.