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Mar- 2024 -

25 March

Americas

Joe Saballa

US OKs $228M Military Aid to Baltic Nations

The US government has agreed to provide $228 million in military aid to the three Baltic nations that border Russia.

8 March

War

Two lines of vehicles belonging to the 3rd Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment, stop after crossing the Latvian border during a tactical road march from Germany that spanned more than 900 miles, as part of Saber Strike 22, Feb. 26, 2022. The march incorporated more than 150 vehicles and 700 personnel, demonstrating interoperability between the United States, Latvia, and our NATO Allies and partners. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Mort)

Rojoef Manuel

Latvia to Strengthen Border Adjacent to Russia, Belarus

Riga has approved a program to bolster the security of Latvia's border adjacent to Russia and Belarus in response to military conflict in the region.

4 March

Air

Juster Domingo

Germany Intercepts Russian Planes Close to NATO Territory

Two German Air Force jets have conducted NATO's first-ever scramble from Latvia to escort two Russian planes flying close to NATO territory.

Feb- 2024 -

19 February

Americas

RBS 70 NG short-range air defense system

Joe Saballa

Canada Invests $200M in New Air Defense Systems for Troops in Latvia

The Canadian government is investing more than $202.6 million in two new air defense systems to protect its NATO troops deployed in Latvia.

12 February

Technology

Personnel testing virtual reality medical trauma simulator for soldiers

Rojoef Manuel

Latvia Finalizes Test on VR Trauma Simulator for EU Militaries

The Latvian Ministry of Defence has conducted the final demonstration of its Virtual Reality Trauma Simulator project in Ādaži.

Jan- 2024 -

30 January

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Juster Domingo

Ukraine Defense Contact Group Launches New Drone Coalition

Members of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group established a drone coalition to bolster Ukraine's unmanned capabilities.

26 January

Europe

Estonian soldiers guarding the border with Russia

Staff Writer With AFP

Baltic States to Build New Defenses on Russia, Belarus Borders

The three Baltic states have agreed to build new defenses on their borders with Belarus and Russia, given security concerns in the region over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

10 January

Europe

Four Swedish Armed Forces soldiers walk while crouching in a rocky forested area. They are seen wearing camouflage with leaves on top of their helmets to blend in more with the green and gloomy environment. All of them are armed with rifles. The background is a sky fully covered by a deep gray cloud.

Juster Domingo

Sweden to Send 800 Troops to Latvia Despite Pending NATO Membership

Sweden is planning to send 800 troops to Latvia early next year to reinforce NATO's presence in the country.

Dec- 2023 -

11 December

Europe

Kongsberg's Naval Strike Missile (NSM) is seen front and center, launching from the left. A jet of red-orange flame streaks from its back. The background is a deep blue ocean, with a cloudless sky farther back.

Juster Domingo

Latvia Signs $105M Coastal Missile Defense Deal With US

Latvia has signed an agreement with the US to purchase Kongsberg and Raytheon's Naval Strike Missile (NSM) Coastal Defence Systems.

Oct- 2023 -

6 October

Land

Future military vehicles of Estonia and Latvia

Rojoef Manuel

Estonia, Latvia Ink $700M Contract for 3,000 Military Vehicles

Estonia and Latvia have signed a $730.5 million framework agreement with three mobility developers to supply up to 3,000 military vehicles.

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