Latvia

Apr- 2025 -

11 April

Elbit to Deliver Unmanned Turrets for NATO Country’s ASCOD Vehicles

General Dynamics European Land Systems has contracted Elbit Systems to deliver its advanced UT30 MK2 unmanned turret systems for $100 million.

9 April

Europe

Finnish company Marine Alutech Oy Ab's multi-purpose attack boat.

Giulia Bernacchi

Lithuania Buys Two Multi-Purpose Attack Boats From Finland

Lithuania has signed a contract to acquire two multi-purpose attack boats from Finnish manufacturer Marine Alutech Oy Ab.

2 April

Europe

Christine Casimiro

Latvia Boosts Air Defense With RBS 70 NG Order From Saab

The Latvian Ministry of Defence has ordered an air defense system from Saab under a framework agreement.

Mar- 2025 -

19 March

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Estonia to Up Defense Spending to at Least 5.0% of GDP From 2026

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal said on Tuesday his NATO country would next year raise defense spending to "at least" five percent of GDP, citing the threat from neighboring Russia.

6 March

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Rojoef Manuel

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.

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