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Jun- 2025 -

23 June

Latvia to Procure 42 Additional ASCOD Infantry Fighting Vehicles

Latvia has approved a second order of the 42 ASCOD infantry fighting vehicles from GDELS-Santa Bárbara Sistemas it placed in January.

16 June

Arms

Inder Singh Bisht

Latvia to Buy 18 Archer 155mm Wheeled Howitzers From Sweden

The Latvian Ministry of Defence has signed a letter of intent with Sweden to procure 18 Archer 8x8 self-propelled artillery systems.

10 June

Europe

The National Armed Forces begin construction of the fifth barracks at the military base "Ādaži" On June 5, the construction of the fifth barracks began at the military base "Ādaži" with a ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony. The future barracks are intended to accommodate soldiers of the national defense service and will be able to accommodate 450 people. The barracks will be a four-story building with an area of 7,860 square meters. Its first floor will house various storage rooms and a training area, including classrooms. The second, third and fourth floors of the barracks are intended for the accommodation of soldiers. The construction of the barracks is planned to be completed in a year. The first four-story barracks at the Ādaži base was opened in December 2018. Photo: Armīns Janiks (Ministry of Defence)

Rojoef Manuel

New Ādaži Barracks Under Development for Latvian Conscripts

The Latvian Ministry of Defence has commenced the development of a new barracks at the Ādaži military base in support of its compulsory military service program.

6 June

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Latvia Orders Israeli Spike Missile Systems From Germany

The Latvian Ministry of Defence has signed a contract to acquire Israeli-made Spike anti-tank missile systems for the armed forces and national guard.

2 June

Business

Inder Singh Bisht

Patria to Assemble ASCOD Infantry Fighting Vehicles in Latvia

Patria and GDELS-Santa Barbara Sistemas have announced a collaboration to assemble and maintain ASCOD infantry fighting vehicles at Patria’s Latvian facility.

May- 2025 -

29 May

Europe

Christine Casimiro

Latvian Startup Develops Underwater Drones for the Baltics

Latvian startup SUBmerge Baltic presented its PIKE underwater drone line at Drone Summit 2025 in Riga, highlighting ongoing development efforts.

7 May

Air

BLAZE delivers autonomous target acquisition and interception.

Giulia Bernacchi

Latvian Startup Launches ‘BLAZE’ AI-Powered Counter-Drone System

Origin Robotics has introduced “BLAZE,” an autonomous, AI-driven counter-drone system targeting and neutralizing fast-moving aerial threats.

Apr- 2025 -

21 April

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

Germany, Latvia, Norway Jointly Procure Anti-Tank Mines

Germany, Latvia, and Norway have signed a multilateral procurement agreement for the DM 22 anti-tank mine.

17 April

Europe

A Russian tank mine is seen on the ground. It is surrounded by dirt, seemingly before being buried.

Staff Writer With AFP

Latvia Parliament Votes to Withdraw From Landmines Treaty

Latvian lawmakers voted Wednesday to quit a treaty banning anti-personnel mines, as the Baltic state bordering Russia seeks to reinforce its security amid the Ukraine war.

11 April

Business

Inder Singh Bisht