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Jun- 2026 -

9 June

Latvia Donates 17 Confiscated Vehicles to Ukraine for Military Use

Latvia has donated 17 confiscated vehicles to Ukraine, continuing a program that turns seized civilian assets into support equipment for military and public sector organizations affected by the war.

9 June

Europe

(Representative only.) NATO headquarters. Photo: NATO

Staff Writer With AFP

French NATO Jets Shoot Down Stray Drone in Latvia

French NATO jets stationed in the Baltic states shot down a drone in Latvia, the military and the country's foreign minister confirmed on Monday morning.

May- 2026 -

24 May

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

New Explosive Drone Crash in Latvia

A new drone incident in Latvia — in which the errant flying device exploded when it crashed into a lake Saturday — added to anxiety and political ructions in the Baltic country that borders Russia.

22 May

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

BLAZE delivers autonomous target acquisition and interception.

Rojoef Manuel

Latvia Builds Obsolescence-Proof Drone Supply Chain With Origin Robotics

Riga has signed a blanket purchase agreement with Origin Robotics to secure the continued supply of BLAZE unmanned aerial systems for the Latvian Armed Forces.

Apr- 2026 -

10 April

Europe

Christine Casimiro

Saab to Supply Giraffe 1X Radars to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania

The US Army has awarded a roughly $24-million contract modification to Saab’s US subsidiary, Saab Inc., for the delivery of 10 Giraffe 1X radars to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

1 April

Europe

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Latvia Builds Next-Gen Tactical Catamaran to Bolster Maritime Defense

Latvia is moving to expand its naval capabilities with a new multi-role offshore platform designed to address modern maritime security challenges and emerging threats.

Mar- 2026 -

30 March

Europe

Ukrainian forces received additional combat reconnaissance tracked armored vehicles from Latvia.

Jodesz Gavilan

Latvia Delivers Tracked Combat Recon Vehicles to Ukraine

Latvia has begun delivering tracked combat reconnaissance vehicles to Ukraine.

18 March

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Diehl, Latvian Firm Form JV to Support Baltic Ground-Based Air Defense

German company Diehl Defence has signed a memorandum of understanding with Latvia’s Ripo Remonta Centrs to establish a joint venture supporting ground-based air defense systems across the Baltic region.

16 March

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