Following the annexation of Crimea by Russia, Lithuania considerably raised its defense budget and plans to reach the NATO-prescribed level of 2 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) in 2018.
Kopš Krievija 2014.gadā anektēja Krimu, Lietuva konsekventi palielina aizsardzības finansējumu, lai 2018.gadā tas sasniegtu 2% no iekšzemes kopprodukta.