Latvia

Latvian University Joins NATO’s DIANA Network to Accelerate Dual-Use Defense Tech

Rīga Stradiņš University has been designated a NATO DIANA test center, becoming Latvia’s first such facility based outside a military installation.

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Germany’s Dynamit Nobel Defence to Build Anti-Tank Mine Facility in Latvia

German company Dynamit Nobel Defence will establish an anti-tank mine production facility in Latvia as part of a push to strengthen local and European defense supply chains.

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Estonia, Latvia, Belgium Receive First BLAZE Autonomous Interceptor Drones

Estonia, Latvia, and Belgium have begun receiving BLAZE autonomous interceptor drones from Origin Robotics.

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Latvia to Introduce Drone Piloting Training in Civil Defense Education Program

Latvia has announced plans to introduce drone piloting training into its civil defense education program in secondary schools.

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Record 1,560 Sign Up for Latvia’s July 2026 Military Draft

Latvia has received a record 1,560 volunteer applications for the State Defence Service’s July 2026 draft, nearly double last year’s total.

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Latvia Advances Artillery Modernization With Approval of 18 Archer Howitzers

The Latvian government has approved the procurement of 18 Archer wheeled self-propelled artillery systems from Sweden.

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Latvia to Donate Confiscated Vehicles to Ukraine

Latvia plans to hand over 21 vehicles confiscated from drunk drivers and other criminal cases to Ukraine, including a 22-year-old Lincoln Navigator luxury SUV, according to local media.

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Latvia Bolsters Air Defense Network With New Giraffe Radars From Sweden

Sweden has delivered Giraffe 1X air surveillance radars to Latvia, strengthening the country’s ability to detect and track airborne threats. 

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Belgium Acquires Latvian Kamikaze Drones for Counter-UAV Ops

Belgium has purchased defensive kamikaze drones from Latvia, designed to detect and neutralize hostile unmanned aerial vehicles.

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Nokia, LMT Partner on 5G Tactical Communications for the Baltics

Nokia and Latvia mobile operator LMT will develop a 5G-based tactical communications system for defense use across the Baltic region.

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