International Drone Summit to take place in Riga, Spring 2025
Riga, Latvia, is set to host an international drone summit in May 2025, as confirmed by the Latvian Cabinet of Ministers on 17 December.
Sweden joins NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia with mechanised infantry battalion
On 12 December, the Swedish parliament approved a proposal to join the NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia, marking a significant step in bolstering regional security.
Latvia chooses ASCOD: advanced infantry fighting vehicle for NATO’s eastern flank
The Latvian Ministry of Defence has confirmed the selection of the ASCOD infantry fighting vehicle from General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS).
Patria to supply additional 56 armoured vehicles to Latvia under CAVS programme
Finnish defence manufacturer Patria has reached an agreement with the Latvian Ministry of Defence to deliver an additional 56 armoured 6x6 vehicles.
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.