A civic defence and security analysis centre
An independent non-governmental organisation that has linked defence and security knowledge with practice since 2018.
Why we exist
Mission
To educate soldiers and citizens on what will matter when preparing to defend the country. We present complex subjects simply and concretely – useful for a conscript, an officer and any citizen interested in defence.
Direction
Vision and values
To be a centre of relevant, high-quality analysis that strengthens defence and security competence in Lithuanian society.
Homeland, brother-in-arms, dry feet.
Since 2018
History
The beginning
A group of like-minded people starts explaining military affairs in plain language.
From analysis to shows
Shows and public events join the analysis to reach a younger audience.
Full-scale war
We focus on lessons from the war in Ukraine, start civilian training and targeted support for those fighting.
NATO festivals
With the Ministry of National Defence we hold NATO festivals in Kelmė and Prienai.
First Defending Baltics
The international conference “Defending Baltics: War Lessons from Ukraine” takes place in Vilnius.
Second conference
Defending Baltics 2025, with the European Commission and the Ministry of National Defence.
New formats
The third Defending Baltics and the first Resilient Medicine conference.
Credibility
Memberships and status
Who we work with
Partners
Institutional cooperation
Institutions are listed in the context of specific cooperation, such as the Defending Baltics and Resilient Medicine conferences.
Comment and interviews
For journalists
Our experts comment on the war in Ukraine, Lithuanian and regional defence, civil preparedness and military medicine.
- Media enquiriesinfo@parakomanai.lt
- NameVšĮ Locked N Loaded
- Company code305692573
- AddressGedimino pr. 20, LT-01103 Vilnius
- AccountLT24 3550 0200 0002 2660