Latvia to supply Ukraine with Patria 6×6 Armoured Personnel Carriers
The Latvian Ministry of Defence has confirmed that it has ordered Patria 6×6 armoured personnel carriers (APCs) for Ukraine.
The Latvian Ministry of Defence has confirmed that it has ordered Patria 6×6 armoured personnel carriers (APCs) for Ukraine.
Sweden has formally transferred command of its battalion to NATO’s multinational brigade in Latvia, marking a significant milestone in the country’s NATO membership.
The ASCOD is a modular vehicle based on the Common Base Platform concept developed by GDELS.
Ukraine and Latvia are exploring the potential for closer cooperation in the defence sector, focusing on joint production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
A Swedish Mechanised Infantry Battalion has joined the NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia, marking the country’s first deployment as a NATO member.
Riga, Latvia, is set to host an international drone summit in May 2025, as confirmed by the Latvian Cabinet of Ministers on 17 December.
On 12 December, the Swedish parliament approved a proposal to join the NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia, marking a significant step in bolstering regional security.
The Latvian Ministry of Defence has confirmed the selection of the ASCOD infantry fighting vehicle from General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS).
Finnish defence manufacturer Patria has reached an agreement with the Latvian Ministry of Defence to deliver an additional 56 armoured 6×6 vehicles.
The ASCOD infantry fighting vehicle is already in service with the armed forces of Spain, Austria, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the Philippines.
The defence ministers of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland met on Friday in Daugavpils to discuss the possible financing of the Baltic Defence Line from the European Union budget.
NATO will hold a Digital Backbone Experimentation (DiBaX) at the 5G test site in Ādaži military base, Latvia, at the end of October 2024.