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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RENK Group AG has announced a new order from Latvia for 42 additional HSWL-256B transmissions for the infantry fighting vehicle.
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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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, 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 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 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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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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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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On June 3, the Latvian Ministry of Defence signed a contract worth €81 million with the German company EuroSpike for the procurement of Spike anti-tank missile systems.
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The first ASCOD IFVs are expected to be fully operational by autumn 2026.
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Members of Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery Regiment, alongside Latvian Armed Forces and NATO allies, conducted joint live-fire missions during Exercise Crystal Arrow, held in Latvia from 5 to 31 May 2025.
