Lithuanian army to get Heckler and Koch SFP9 Paddle pistols.

In order to achieve new quality in the Lithuanian Armed Forces and ensure provision of modern soldier equipment, the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence has concluded an agreement with the German company Heckler & Koch and will provide its troops with pistols SFP9 SF Paddle. These pistols were chosen as the ones that best meet the needs of the Lithuanian Armed Forces.
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Heckler & Koch SFP9 SF Paddle (Picture source: Lithuanian MoD)

The decision to purchase new pistols for Lithuanian troops was made in order to abandon using different calibre pistols and change over to the use of uniform calibre 9x19 mm pistol ammunition, leaving still usable ones for reserve and replacing weapons that are running out of resources.

The value of the concluded agreement totals to about 1.57 million euros. The agreement also provides for the possibility of purchasing additional pistols if necessary. It also includes training of personnel to operate the newly acquired weapons. According to the agreement, the new pistols will be delivered to the Lithuanian Armed Forces by the end of 2021.

Currently, the Lithuanian army using Glock 17, Colt 1911A1, and Czech CZ75 pistols.

Heckler & Koch SFP9 SF Paddle (Picture source: Lithuanian MoD)