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US pours hundreds of millions into Baltic defence with major arms deals

Lockheed Martin, RTX, and Boeing lead a surge in US military aid to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. How this funding reshapes regional security—and why it matters now.

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US pours hundreds of millions into Baltic defence with major arms deals

The US has significantly increased defence support to the Baltic states in recent years. Between 2022 and 2025, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania received hundreds of millions in funding for military equipment, training, and services from the USA. Major US defence firms, including Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Technologies (RTX), and Boeing, secured most of the contracts.

In 2022, the US Congress allocated $200 million to the US-Baltic Defence Assistance programme and the Baltic Security Initiative. These funds were designated for purchasing American-made defence equipment, services, and training from the USA. The initiative's goal is to strengthen the Baltic states' independent defence capabilities while improving their ability to operate together.

Estonia received the largest single allocation in 2022, with $168.5 million earmarked specifically for ammunition for the HIMARS multiple rocket launcher system. By 2025, the programme distributed a further $231 million across Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Estonia also obtained an additional $10 million that year through the US Department of State's Foreign Military Financing programme.

Lockheed Martin emerged as the top contractor, securing over $500 million in deals since 2023. The company supplied HIMARS systems, while RTX provided Javelin anti-tank missiles. Boeing contributed ScanEagle drones, among other equipment. These contracts reflect the Baltic states' push to modernise their defences with advanced US technology.

The funding has enabled the Baltic nations to acquire critical military hardware and training from the USA. Lockheed Martin, RTX, and Boeing remain the primary suppliers under the programme. The continued support aims to bolster regional security through improved interoperability and self-reliance.

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