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Lithuanian Diaspora Shooters Conduct First Joint Training with Danish National Guard in Denmark

On September 14, 2026, Lithuanian diaspora shooters participated in their first joint training with the Danish National Guard in Denmark. The event, named 'Budrus Vikingas 2026' by one outlet and 'Safe Viking 2026' by another, focused on small unit tactics, object protection, and medical evacuation. The training took place in early September according to one source, and early August according to another.

The 'Budrus Vikingas 2026' training occurred in Denmark at the beginning of September, as reported by Lietuvos Rytas. Lithuanian shooters living in different European countries trained with representatives of the Danish National Guard 'Hjemmeværnet' on small unit tactics, object protection, patrolling, deep tactical medicine, and the skills of evacuating the injured. The Lithuanian Shooting Union (LSU) announced the event in a press release to the media. Lithuanian National Radio and Television reported the training as 'Safe Viking 2026' and placed it in the beginning of August. The training was described as the first such sessions for the diaspora shooters of the Lithuanian Shooting Union. Both sources agreed that the training involved collaboration between Lithuanian shooters and the Danish National Guard on tactical and medical skills.

Where Sources Diverge

The first article refers to the training as 'Budrus Vikingas 2026', while the second refers to it as 'Safe Viking 2026'.

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'Budrus Vikingas 2026'

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'Safe Viking 2026'

The first article states the training took place at the beginning of September, while the second states it took place in the beginning of August.

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beginning of September

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beginning of August

Sources

PublicLithuanian National Radio and TelevisionSep 14, 09:15 PM
Diaspora Shooters Train for the First Time with the Danish National Guard

In the beginning of August, the "Safe Viking 2026" took place in Denmark, becoming the first such training sessions for the Lithuanian Shooting Union's diaspora shooters. Lithuanian shooters living in different European countries trained together with representatives of the Danish National Guard "Hjemmeværnet" on small unit tactics, object protection, patrolling, deep tactical medicine, and the skills of evacuating the injured, according to a press release from the Lithuanian Shooting Union (LSU) to the media.

IndependentLietuvos rytasSep 14, 05:35 PM
Diaspora Shooters Train for the First Time with the Danish National Guard

The 'Budrus Vikingas 2026' took place in Denmark at the beginning of September, becoming the first such training sessions of the Lithuanian Shooting Union's diaspora shooters. Lithuanian shooters living in different European countries trained together with representatives of the Danish National Guard 'Hjemmeværnet' in the tactics of small unit operations, object protection, patrolling, deep tactical medicine, and the skills of evacuating the injured.