Airspace Surveillance and Control Command | |
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![]() Insignia of the Airspace Surveillance and Control Command | |
Active | 1992–present |
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Branch | Lithuanian Air Force |
Type | Air defence |
Role | Airspace surveillance and control |
Garrison/HQ | Kaunas |
Anniversaries | 27 April 1992 |
Commanders | |
Commander | Lieutenant Colonel Darius Kapūsta |
The Airspace Surveillance and Control Command is a branch of the Lithuanian Air Force responsible for surveillance and control the airspace of Lithuania. While implementing resolutions of the Parliament of the Republic of Lithuania concerning Principal Structure of the Lithuanian Armed Forces and Armed Forces’ development plans, the Lithuanian military have expanded and increased defence capabilities. Therefore, the Air Surveillance and Control Command has also evolved. Presently, five radar posts have been established to monitor Lithuanian air space. The command cooperates with governmental enterprise "Air Navigation", Governmental Board Security Service and other institution.