This week, Vilnius becomes the centre of European defence technologies as it hosts the international conference "Baltic Miltech Summit 2025", bringing together leaders in defence, security, technology, and investment from around the world. The event covers key topics in the defence sector, ranging from policy shifts and investments to cyber threats and innovative solutions for space and the battlefield.

Main topics of the conference include:
▪️ The impact of geopolitical changes on defence policy and markets
▪️ The role of investment in driving defence technology development
▪️ Innovations transforming traditional defence systems
▪️ Cyber threats and strategies to counter them

The event also features a Lithuanian Defence Technology Exhibition organised by the country’s venture capital funds, B2B meetings, a practical session titled “How to do business with the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA)”, and presentations of ideas by winners of the European Defence Tech Hackathon.

This year’s programme also includes additional events such as:
• European Defence Tech and Brave 1 Hackathon
• Vilnius Space Days
• A discussion on the role of law enforcement agencies during wartime
• Live Firing Show – a live demonstration and exhibition of the most advanced defence technologies, featuring producers from the Baltic States and beyond

For Lithuania's defence industry, this event serves as a crucial platform not only to showcase its innovations to an international audience, but also to expand cooperation with allies, attract investment, and strengthen its position in the European defence supply chain.
"Baltic Miltech Summit 2025" highlights Lithuania’s growing role as a key regional hub for defence innovation.

Photo by Alfredas Pliadis