Latvia begins contract negotiations for ASCOD infantry fighting 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.
Baltic States and Poland seek EU funding for Baltic Defence Line
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 to conduct Digital Backbone Experimentation in Latvia
NATO will hold a Digital Backbone Experimentation (DiBaX) at the 5G test site in Ādaži military base, Latvia, at the end of October 2024.
Latvia: M109 self-propelled howitzer simulators enter service at Ādaži base
On September 13, Latvia's Defence Minister, Andris Sprūds, visited the Ādaži military base to inaugurate the new M109 self-propelled howitzer simulators.
Patria, Finland and Latvia sign Life Cycle Management contract within CAVS programme
Patria has signed a Life Cycle Management (LCM) contract with Finland and Latvia for the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme, based on Patria 6x6 vehicle.
First locally produced Patria 6×6 APC handed over to the Latvian National Armed Forces
On August 5, Defence Partnership Latvia, a Patria majority-owned joint venture, handed over the first Latvian-made Patria 6x6 armoured personnel carrier to the Latvian National Armed Forces.
W5 Solutions secures framework agreement to equip Latvian Armed Forces with advanced electronic targets
W5 Solutions has signed a 7-year framework agreement to supply state-of-the-art electronic targets to the Latvian Armed Forces.
Scania starts strong in Baltic defence agreement
Scania contributes to a historic modernisation of Estonian Defence Forces. Deliveries of 265 vehicles will start this summer.
Patria opens a new armoured vehicle production facility in Latvia
Patria 6x6 vehicle was chosen as the platform for the CAVS programme, participated already by Finland, Latvia, Sweden, and Germany.
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German Eurofighters patrol the Baltic skies from Latvia [VIDEO]
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.
Swedish Armed Forces set to strengthen NATO presence in Latvia
The Swedish Ministry of Defence announced a commitment of military support to NATO by planning the deployment of a battalion-sized force to Latvia.
Drone Coalitions first shipment will soon reach Ukraine
Latvia will soon send Ukraine the first batch of unmanned aerial vehicles organized by the state in cooperation with local industry.