Latvia hands over final batch of locally produced Patria 6×6 armoured vehicles to Ukraine
Latvia has formally handed over the final batch of “Patria” 6×6 armoured personnel carriers to Ukraine at the Ādaži military base.
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Latvia and Rheinmetall agree €275 million deal to build 155mm artillery ammunition factory
Rheinmetall will build a new production facility for 155 mm calibre artillery ammunition in Latvia, expanding the German company’s global network.
U.S. B-1B Lancer strategic bombers and Allied Gripens fly over Riga to showcase NATO’s unity and readiness
“The security of the Baltic States and NATO’s Eastern flank is the cornerstone of the security of the entire Euro-Atlantic region,” said Latvian Minister of Defence Andris Sprūds.
Baltic States commit to 5% defence spending target at Pentagon meeting
The defence ministers of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania met with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon on Thursday, pledging to meet NATO’s target of spending 5% of their GDP on defence.
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Latvia exercises option for 42 additional RENK transmissions for infantry fighting vehicles
RENK Group AG has announced a new order from Latvia for 42 additional HSWL-256B transmissions for the infantry fighting vehicle.
Latvia delivers first domestically produced Patria 6×6 armoured vehicles to Ukraine
The Latvian Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the first batch of Latvian-produced Patria 6×6 armoured vehicles and other military equipment has been delivered to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
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Patria Latvia to maintain GDELS M3 amphibious pontoon bridge systems in Valmiera
General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has selected Patria Latvia to carry out maintenance and repair services for M3 amphibious pontoon bridge systems.
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Lightspace Technologies expands Latvian production to meet rising defence market demand
Lightspace Technologies, a subsidiary of Finnish defence group Summa Defence Plc, has announced an investment in a new production facility in Ventspils.
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Latvia to supply Armed Forces of Ukraine with locally produced Patria 6×6 armoured vehicles
Latvia will soon deliver the first of 42 Patria 6×6 armoured personnel carriers to Ukraine, following a decision approved by the Cabinet of Ministers on Tuesday.
The Baltic HUNTER: Latvia signs deal with GDELS for additional ASCOD combat vehicles
The Latvian Ministry of Defence has signed a contract to acquire 42 more infantry fighting vehicles from General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS).
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Latvian Government approves procurement of additional ASCOD combat vehicles from GDELS
On June 17, the Latvian Cabinet of Ministers approved the Ministry of Defence’s proposal to purchase an additional 42 ASCOD Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs).
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Latvia to acquire 18 Archer self-propelled artillery systems from Sweden
On June 10, the Latvian Ministry of Defence signed a letter of intent with Sweden regarding the future supply of 18 Archer 8×8 wheeled artillery systems to the National Armed Forces.
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