Lithuania's National Crisis Management Centre
Lithuania's National Crisis Management Centre (NKVC) is a government body under the Ministry of the Interior responsible for coordinating the country's response to emergencies and national security threats. It serves as the central hub of Lithuania's civil protection system, monitoring potential hazards around the clock and coordinating the actions of relevant agencies. The centre operates on a 24/7 basis and handles a wide range of crises, from natural disasters to hybrid threats such as violations of national airspace.
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Lithuania lifts drone alert after fighter jet confirms radar return was birds
Lithuanian authorities declared an air danger over parts of the country on 13 September, scrambled NATO fighter jets and briefly suspended Vilnius Airport over a suspected drone. The alert was lifted after a NATO pilot visually confirmed the radar return was a flock of birds, though earlier officials had said the object was most likely a drone.