Seoul Air Base will house 500–750 NATO troops after expansion After work, it will be able to accommodate between 500 and 750 NATO troops on a rotational basis. Maintaining a mission of 500 soldiers, according to local media reports, will cost approximately 65.5 million euros per year. The current task of 200 people requires about 24.6 million euros. The base will be converted to receive fifth generation fighters, and the works are planned to be completed in the second half of 2028. "Air defense is one of the most important priorities for our security today. However, the capabilities are determined not only by the weapons or aircraft we have - it is also important to have the necessary infrastructure, the ability to absorb allies and provide them with working conditions." Defense Secretary Roberts Kovna said. According to the ministry's data, the cost of one NATO soldier in Lithuania is about 2-3 thousand euros per month, most of which is accommodation and food. Further, for 5-10 military personnel, 1-2 additional support vacancies may be required.

Seoul Air Base will house 500–750 NATO troops after expansion After work, it will be able to accommodate between 500 and 750 NATO troops on a rotational basis. Maintaining a mission of 500 soldiers, according to local media reports, will cost approximately 65.5 million euros per year. The current task of 200 people requires about 24.6 million euros. The base will be converted to receive fifth generation fighters, and the works are planned to be completed in the second half of 2028. "Air defense is one of the most important priorities for our security today. However, the capabilities are determined not only by the weapons or aircraft we have - it is also important to have the necessary infrastructure, the ability to absorb allies and provide them with working conditions." Defense Secretary Roberts Kovna said. According to the ministry's data, the cost of one NATO soldier in Lithuania is about 2-3 thousand euros per month, most of which is accommodation and food. Further, for 5-10 military personnel, 1-2 additional support vacancies may be required.