“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.
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.
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 6x6 armoured vehicles and other military equipment has been delivered to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
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, a subsidiary of Finnish defence group Summa Defence Plc, has announced an investment in a new production facility in Ventspils.
Latvia will soon deliver the first of 42 Patria 6x6 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).
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).
On June 10, the Latvian Ministry of Defence signed a letter of intent with Sweden regarding the future supply of 18 Archer 8x8 wheeled artillery systems to the National Armed Forces.
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.
The first ASCOD IFVs are expected to be fully operational by autumn 2026.
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