A detachment of German Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons are currently based at Lielvarde Air Base, where they’re tasked with ensuring the safety and security of the airspace over and around Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
German Eurofighters patrol the Baltic skies from Latvia [VIDEO] Read More »
The Swedish Ministry of Defence announced a commitment of military support to NATO by planning the deployment of a battalion-sized force to Latvia.
Swedish Armed Forces set to strengthen NATO presence in Latvia Read More »
Latvia will soon send Ukraine the first batch of unmanned aerial vehicles organized by the state in cooperation with local industry.
Drone Coalitions first shipment will soon reach Ukraine Read More »
On March 15, European Commission allocated the EUR 500 million foreseen under the European Union defence industry development regulation on supporting ammunition production.
Latvian defence industry to expand with EU funding for ammunition production Read More »
The Defence Ministries of Latvia and the Czech Republic signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of military-technical assistance to Ukraine.
Latvia supports Czech ammunition initiative for artillery shells to Ukraine Read More »
On March 5, Cabinet of Ministers of Latvia approved border fortification and counter-mobility plan for eastern border.
Baltic Defence Line: Latvia approves EUR 300 million investment plan Read More »
The Latvian Military Base at Lielvārde, has been activated as the third NATO base to host Allied fighter detachments that will safeguard the skies over Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania conducting the Baltic Air Policing mission.
Latvian Air Base becomes third NATO Air Policing base in the Baltic Sea region Read More »
Five German Air Force Eurofighter jets touched down at Lielvarde Air Base in Latvia on February 26, 2024 where they will support NATO’s enhanced Air Policing mission.
Luftwaffe deploys Eurofighter jets to Latvia for NATO air policing mission Read More »
Lithuanian, Latvian and Estonian defence ministers signed the agreement on Baltic Defence Line further reinforce the external border of the Baltic States and NATO’s eastern border.
Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia agree on the Baltic Defence Line Read More »
The defence ministers of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia have agreed to jointly operate the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) in both peace and wartime scenarios.
Firewall against Russia: Baltic countries to cooperate on HIMARS system Read More »
The defence ministers of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania approved the concept of building anti-mobility defensive installations on the borders with Russia and Belarus.
Baltic countries to build defensive installations on their borders Read More »
EMJ Metals, a company based in Latvia, has received certification from Finnish military vehicle manufacturer Patria for producing hulls of the 6×6 armored vehicles.
Latvian company EMJ Metals certified by Patria for armoured vehicle hull production Read More »
