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Sep- 2022 -8 SeptemberEurope
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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Aug- 2022 -31 AugustWar
Latvia Achieves Milestone in Military Aid for Ukraine, Eyes Further Donations
Latvia’s military aid to Ukraine has reached 300 million euros since the Russian invasion began in February.
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18 AugustEurope
Latvia Delivers Six M109 Self-Propelled Howitzers to Ukraine
Latvia has delivered six self-propelled M109 howitzers and ammunition to Ukrainian forces to support their defense against the Russian invasion.
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11 AugustEurope
Latvian Parliament Declares Russia ‘State Sponsor of Terrorism’
Latvia declared Russia a "state sponsor of terrorism" whose actions in Ukraine constitute "targeted genocide against the Ukrainian people."
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Jul- 2022 -28 JulyArms
Latvia Requests HIMARS Rocket Launchers From US
The Latvian Ministry of Defense has requested M142 HIMARS from the US government as part of the Baltic States joint defense initiative.
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6 JulyEurope
Latvia to Reinstate Compulsory Military Service
Latvian Defense Minister Artis Pabriks said the Baltic state will reinstate compulsory military service following Moscow's war in Ukraine.
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Jun- 2022 -30 JuneEurope
Estonia, Latvia Mull Joint Bid for Air Defense Systems
Estonia and Latvia on Thursday signed a letter of intent for joint procurement of medium-range anti-aircraft systems.
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3 JuneEurope
Sweden Joins Finland, Latvia in 6×6 Armored Vehicle Development
Sweden has joined Finland and Latvia in developing 6x6 armored vehicles based on shared requirements of the participating countries.
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May- 2022 -29 MayEurope
Spain Adding Surface-to-Air Missiles, Troops to NATO Latvia Mission: Report
Spain is sending a battery of surface-to-air missiles and around 100 troops to the NATO forward presence mission in Latvia.
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Apr- 2022 -5 AprilAmericas
US Wants Bases in E. Europe, but for Short-Term Deployments: Milley
The United States supports having permanent US military bases on the eastern flank of NATO, but for regular short-term rotations of US troop units rather than long-term basing.
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