Latvia Modernises its Army with New Vehicles
Triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Latvia modernises its army with new armoured vehicles. Otokar is in Latvia’s scoop, according to local news.
Latvia News
Land
Defence Politics
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
Latvia Donates Remaining Stinger Stock to Ukraine
Latvia confirmed that the Baltic state’s entire remaining Stinger stock would be transferred to Ukraine as quickly as possible.
Ammunition
Weapon / Missile
Sensors
Latvia Orders Short-Range Air Defence Systems to Saab
The Latvian Ministry of Defence has ordered the RBS 70 NG ground-based air defence system and the Giraffe 1X radar from Saab. The first deliveries will take place in 2022.
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
Baltic nations send US-made Stingers, Javelins to Ukraine while Germany Resists
The Baltic states will send “Stinger” and “Javelin” missile systems and various individual equipment to help Ukraine strengthen its defences. Estonia will provide Javelin anti-tank missiles, while Lithuania and Latvia will provide Stinger anti-aircraft missiles and adjacent equipment.
Land
Air
Unmanned Systems
Latvia is interested in Otokar and Baykar products
Latvian Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, former Minister of Foreign Affairs Artis Pabriks visited Turkey.
Air
E/W
Regional / Strategy
Sensors
F-35 "Parade" in front of S-400 Triumf Radars
Italian Air Force F-35A fighter jets flew to Estonia to start their service as part of NATO’s Air Policing mission to “Secure the Skies”.
