# Lithuania purchases naval mine system from Forcit

- Source: Nordic Defence Sector (https://nordicdefencesector.com)
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- Published: 2026-11-06
- Author: Mikael Berg
- Type: News brief · Section: Maritime · Country: finland
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- Primary source: https://kam.lt/pasirasyta-sutartis-del-suomisku-juriniu-minu-sistemu-blocker-isigijimo/
- Tags: lithuania, forcit, blocker, naval mines cooperation, gynybos resursų agentūra, finland

> Lithuania has signed a contract with Finnish company FORCIT for the BLOCKER naval mine system. The purchase is made within the Finnish-led cooperation Naval Mines Cooperation.

The Lithuanian Defence Materiel Agency (*Gynybos resursų agentūra*), which operates under the Ministry of Defence, has signed a contract with the Finnish defence and technology company Forcit for the procurement of the Blocker sea mine system. The acquisition takes place within the *Naval Mines Cooperation* (NMC) partnership, in which Finland leads the joint procurement and Forcit supplies the system. The contract value, number of mines and delivery schedule are not disclosed in the press release.

## FAQ

**What has Lithuania purchased from Forcit?**

Lithuania's defence materiel agency, Gynybos resursų agentūra, has signed a contract with Finland's Forcit for the procurement of the Blocker naval mine system. The deal takes place within the Naval Mines Cooperation partnership. Forcit is the supplier of the system to Lithuania's Ministry of Defence. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-06.

**Which countries cooperate within Naval Mines Cooperation?**

Within Naval Mines Cooperation, Finland leads the joint procurement of the Blocker naval mine system, while Finland's Forcit supplies the system. Lithuania participates through its defence materiel agency, Gynybos resursų agentūra, which recently signed a contract for the procurement. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-06.

**What is not stated in the press release about the deal?**

The press release does not state the value of the contract, the number of mines to be delivered, or the delivery time for the deal. The only thing confirmed is that Lithuania's defence materiel agency has signed an agreement with Forcit for the Blocker naval mine system within the NMC partnership. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-06.

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