Latvia

Mar- 2025 -

6 March

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Latvia, Local Firms to Develop New Anti-Drone Systems for Military

Latvia has awarded contracts to local industry partners to conceptualize and manufacture counter-unmanned aerial systems for the armed forces.

3 March

Europe

Shipment of combat drones from Latvia to Ukraine.

Giulia Bernacchi

Latvia Begins Delivering First 500 of 12,000 Combat Drones to Kyiv

Latvia has started delivering a new batch of 500 combat drones to Ukraine as part of an international drone coalition to support Kyiv.

Feb- 2025 -

18 February

Land

Testing of Valmiera-produced “Patria” 6x6 armored personnel carriers on public roads begins Test drives of the "Patria" 6x6 armored vehicles on public roads began in February. In accordance with amendments to regulatory enactments, the company "Defence Partnership Latvia" has received trial license plates, which will allow it to conduct full-fledged tests of armored vehicles outside of military training grounds.

Rojoef Manuel

Latvia Tests Future Patria Armored Vehicles on Public Roads

Latvia has begun testing the Patria 6x6 armored personnel carrier on public roads ahead of its delivery to the armed forces.

11 February

Land

A dark green Patria 6x6 armored vehicle is seen traversing a snowy field while it's snowing. Trees can be seen on the background, covered in white snow. The vehicle's wheels are fitted with snow chains to help it have better grip and control on the ground.

Rojoef Manuel

Latvia Buys Patria 6×6 Armored Troop Carriers for Ukrainian Military

The Latvian Ministry of Defence has purchased Patria 6x6 armored personnel carriers for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Jan- 2025 -

31 January

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

Latvia Buys 42 ASCOD Infantry Fighting Vehicles for $385 Million

The Latvian government has signed a deal with GDELS-Santa Bárbara Sistemas to procure 42 ASCOD infantry fighting vehicles.

22 January

Europe

The Swedish Mechanized Infantry Battalion from the South Skåne Regiment arrived in Latvia.

Giulia Bernacchi

Sweden Sends Troops to Latvia in First Deployment After Joining NATO

Sweden has deployed troops to Latvia, marking its first land forces mobilization in another ally member's territory since joining NATO.

10 January

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

UK Announces Coalition Will Send Ukraine 30,000 New Drones

An international coalition co-led by the UK and Latvia will send 30,000 drones to Kyiv, Britain's Ministry of Defence said.

6 January

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Giulia Bernacchi

Ukraine Set to Receive 1,000 Drones From Latvia

Latvia's government and local drone manufacturers are preparing a shipment of 1,000 combat drones “for various purposes” to Ukraine.

Nov- 2024 -

28 November

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Latvia Greenlights Acquisition of VR Fox Light Tactical Vehicle Fleet

Latvia’s Ministry of Defence has received approval to purchase over 30 VR Fox light tactical vehicles for the armed forces.

21 November

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

Latvia Orders 56 Additional Patria Armored Carriers

Latvia has contracted Finnish firm Patria to build and deliver an additional 56 Patria armored personnel carriers for over $63.3 million.

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