The Defense Ministry will propose to somewhat increase Lithuania's military contribution to missions in Mali and Afghanistan and to send troops to the Strait of Hormuz to help protect shipping in the Persian Gulf.
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A team of Russian arms control inspectors are starting on Tuesday a visit to a chosen military area of Lithuania, the Defense Ministry said.
The Lithuanian government approved on Wednesday plans for growing the number of military servicemen in the next decade.
As the European Union (EU) decided to step up control of some weapons in the wake of terrorist attacks, Lithuania intends to leave the right for members of the Riflemen's Union and other volunteer troops introduced a year ago to keep their semi-automatic weapons.
