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The Lithuanian Minister of National Defence will visit Lazdijai following concerns from the Kapčiamiestis community about a proposed military training ground. In October, the Ministry signed a cooperation agreement with the Association of Local Authorities in Lithuania to provide benefits for municipalities with existing or future military training facilities.

The establishment of a brigade-sized training ground aims to support army modernization and accommodate a growing number of conscripts and allied forces. Army Commander Raimundas Vaikšnoras highlighted the need for this new facility, stating that southern Lithuania is the most suitable location.