Saab delivers new Giraffe 1X radars to Latvia to strengthen national air surveillance capability
Latvia’s National Armed Forces received new Giraffe 1X air surveillance radars on 3 December during a formal handover ceremony at the Lielvārde Air Base.
Latvia joins ASCOD combat vehicle user group as partners sign intent on cooperation at Adazi meeting
Latvia has joined the allied ASCOD infantry fighting vehicle user group following the first meeting of participating nations held on 27 November at the Adazi military base.
NATO’s largest DiBaX to date tests AI and tnmanned systems integration in Latvia field trials
The largest NATO Digital Backbone Experimentation (DiBaX) to date concluded in Latvia on 7 November after two weeks of live trials testing how artificial intelligence, communication networks, and unmanned systems can work together in complex military settings.
Nokia and LMT sign strategic agreement to deliver tailored 5G defence solution for the Baltics
Nokia and Latvia’s largest mobile operator LMT have signed a strategic agreement to jointly develop a 5G tactical communications solution tailored for defence applications in the Baltic region.
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” 6x6 armoured personnel carriers to Ukraine at the Ādaži military base.
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.
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 6x6 armoured vehicles and other military equipment has been delivered to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
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.
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.