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Latvia Reinstates Mandatory Military Service for Men

Latvia's parliament voted to reinstate compulsory military service for young men starting next year in response to regional security risks amid neighboring Russia's war on Ukraine.

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NATO’s Eastern Flank Calls for Increased US Presence

NATO eastern flank members have called for a stepped-up US military presence in the region as they looked ahead to an alliance summit in Vilnius in July.

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US Army Seeks HIMARS Fire Control Systems for Ukraine, Taiwan

The US Army has sought information on HIMARS fire control systems for partner nations Ukraine, Taiwan, and Latvia.

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Latvian Air Force Receives Two US Black Hawks

The US Air Force has delivered two UH-60M Black Hawk medium-lift utility helicopters to the Latvian Air Force.

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Saab to Supply Short-Range Air Defense Systems to Latvia

Saab has received a contract to manufacture the RBS 70 NG ground-based air defense system and Giraffe 1X radar for Latvia.

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Baltics to Up Defense Spending to Three Percent of GDP

The Baltic states vowed to raise their defense spending to three percent of gross domestic product.

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Latvian Air Force Receives Two Tarragon Trainer Aircraft

The Latvian Air Force has received two Tarragon twin-seater trainer aircraft at the Ādaži airfield, the Latvian Ministry of Defence announced.

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UK Kicks Off ‘Joint Warrior’ Exercise With Nine Nations, 11,000 Troops

The UK has kicked off its “biggest” military exercise involving more than 11,000 troops and military assets from nine other nations.

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Estonia Allocates Budget for Mid-Range Air Defense Systems

Estonia has allocated budgetary funds to buy aerial weapon systems, Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur announced.

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Latvia Unveils New Light Military Vehicle Prototype

Latvia has introduced its new light military vehicle prototype, the VR-1 FOX, designed to support ground operations.

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