Lithuania strengthens air defence with new Swedish radar systems

Lithuania is enhancing its air defence capabilities with the acquisition of new-generation SAAB Giraffe X1 radar systems from Sweden, according to the country’s Ministry of Defence.

In a statement posted on X, the Lithuanian Defence Ministry said the mobile 3D radar systems provide “360° coverage, rapid deployment, and improved detection of small aerial threats,” improving the country’s ability to respond to modern air security challenges, Caliber.Az reports. 

🇱🇹 Lithuania is strengthening its air defence with new-generation SAAB Giraffe X1 radars acquired from Sweden. The mobile 3D systems provide 360° coverage, rapid deployment, and improved detection of small aerial threats, enhancing our response to modern air challenges. pic.twitter.com/M58xaK7lFK

— Lithuanian MOD 🇱🇹 (@Lithuanian_MoD) April 24, 2026

Officials said the new equipment is intended to strengthen surveillance and early-warning capabilities as part of broader efforts to modernise Lithuania’s defence infrastructure.

The Giraffe X1 systems are designed to improve situational awareness by detecting and tracking a wide range of airborne objects, including low-flying and small targets.

By Sabina Mammadli