“The Lithuanian Armed Forces have been upgrading at a quick pace over the past four years: we have significant improvements to land maneuver and combat power, indirect fire support and air defence capabilities. The new batch of the “Wolves” dedicated for the Infantry Brigade Iron Wolf will not only raise the quality of task implementation but will also add possibilities for IFV driver training, command and control and demining,” said Minister of National Defence Laurynas Kasčiūnas.
The Lithuanian Armed Forces have already accepted the previously purchased 89 Boxer-Vilkas Infantry Fighting Vehicles which have been used to fully equip the Lithuanian Grand Duke Algirdas Infantry Battalion and the Grand Duchess Birutė Uhlan Battalion of the Infantry Brigade Iron Wolf. The vehicles are intensely used in support of combat readiness activities.
The additional purchase will cost up to EUR 370 million covering also the logistical enablers besides the IFV –spare parts, maintenance equipment, training courses, etc. The purchase is planned to be delivered in 2027-2029.
The Vilkas Infantry Fighting Vehicles are produced by the German ARTEC consortium. In line with the requirements provided by the Lithuanian Armed Forces, the vehicles are equipped with Israeli-made remote weapon station turrets, U.S.-made 30 mm MK-44S cannons and Israel’s Spike LR anti-tank missiles, as well as other integrated specialized equipment and electronic systems. The contract is implemented under supervision of the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation.
Lithuania is a member of the international OCCAR BOXER Programme. The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation manages and im0plements procurements, represent the buyers in negotiations with the manufacturers and in further contacts over the production period. The OCCAR BOXER Programme includes Lithuania, Germany, Netherland sand the United Kingdom.
