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.
Latvia to supply Armed Forces of Ukraine with locally produced Patria 6×6 armoured vehicles
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 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).
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).
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 8x8 wheeled artillery systems to the National Armed Forces.
Latvia Signs €81 million deal for Spike anti-tank guided missiles
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.
Patria and GDELS to start ASCOD infantry fighting vehicle assembly in Latvia
The first ASCOD IFVs are expected to be fully operational by autumn 2026.
U.S. Army and NATO Allies conduct joint live-fire missions in Latvia during Exercise Crystal Arrow 2025
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.
U.S. Army AH-64 Apaches roar over Latvia in multinational live-fire display of precision and lethality
During the drill, the Apache crews received real-time targeting data from the JTACs, who were positioned on the ground.
Federation of Security and Defence Industries of Latvia joins ASD, expanding European cooperation
The Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) has confirmed the Federation of Security and Defence Industries of Latvia (FSDI Latvia) as its newest national association member.
Nordic and Baltic countries plan joint procurement of several hundred CV90 vehicles
Sweden, Lithuania, Norway, and Finland are considering a joint purchase of several hundred CV90 infantry combat vehicles, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced on Tuesday.