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PROJECT AJAX

Summary sheet

Release date
20 August 2025
Status
Reference
Under appraisal | 14/05/2025
20250214
Project name
Promoter - financial intermediary
PROJECT AJAX
REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 500 million
EUR 1000 million
Location
Sector(s)
  • Services - Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
  • Transport - Transportation and storage
Description
Objectives

The project will co-finance the Republic of Lithuania's state defence budget for 2024-2030.

The aim is to enhance the European Union's security and defence capabilities, contributing to the provision of a public good.

Environmental aspects
Procurement

Where and if applicable, and based on a risk-based approach as defined in the EIB Group's environmental and social policy, the requirements of the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive (EIA) 2011/92/EU as amended by Directive 2014/52/EU, Birds Directive 2009/147/EC and Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC will be checked during appraisal.

The Promoter shall ensure that all contracts for implementation of the project will be tendered in accordance with the applicable EU procurement legislation, Directive 2009/81/EC and 2014/24/EU as well as Directive 92/13/EEC or Directive 89/665/EEC as interpreted by the Court of Justice of the EU, with publication of tender notices in the EU Official Journal, as and where required.

Milestone
Under appraisal
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Summary sheet
PROJECT AJAX

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