| Communications and Information Systems Battalion | |
|---|---|
| Active | 2019 - present |
| Country |
 Lithuania |
| Branch | Lithuanian Armed Forces |
| Role | Communications security |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major Vaidas Černikas |
The Communications and Information Systems Battalion is a Lithuanian military unit established on 8 January 2019.[1]
History[]
The Battalion was formed on the basis of the Communications and Information Systems Company of the Grand Duke Gediminas Staff Battalion.[1]
Mission[]
The Communications and Information Systems Battalion is responsible for the security of internal communication in the Lithuanian Armed Forces[1] and between separate units.[2]
According to Vice Minister of National Defence Edvinas Kerza, the establishment of the Communications and Information Systems Battalion was decided due to the need to provide protection from new IT threats.[1]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Communications and Information Systems Battalion established in Lithuanian Armed Forces". Army Recognition. 9 January 2019. https://www.armyrecognition.com/january_2019_global_defense_security_army_news_industry/communications_and_information_systems_battalion_established_in_lithuanian_armed_forces.html. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
- ↑ Xuequan, Mu (8 January 2019). "Lithuanian Army establishes new battalion for communications and information systems". Xinhuanet. http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-01/09/c_137729254.htm. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
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