German company Dynamit Nobel Defence and Latvia’s State Defence Corporation have agreed to establish an anti-tank mine production facility in Latvia as part of a push to strengthen local and European defense supply chains.
The two sides signed a memorandum of understanding in the presence of Latvian Defense Minister Andris Sprūds, launching a project that is expected to bring full-cycle production of anti-tank mines and key components to the Baltic country.
Operations are planned to begin in 2028, with output primarily intended for the Latvian National Armed Forces.
As part of the agreement, Dynamit Nobel Defence will provide technology transfer and technical expertise in counter-mobility and anti-tank systems. At the same time, Latvian industry will be directly involved in building and running the facility.
The arrangement is aimed at reducing dependence on external suppliers and ensuring more reliable access to critical munitions. Sprūds said the creation of the facility “is a strategic step towards military self-sufficiency.”
“Latvia’s national defense is based not only on the support of our allies, but also on our own ability to provide the National Armed Forces with critically important equipment,” he said.
Production capacity is also being designed with future exports in mind. Latvian authorities linked the project to earlier procurement, including the Skorpion 2 remote mine-laying system.
Latvia’s Growing Defense Production Facilities
The planned anti-tank mine facility adds to a growing list of defense manufacturing projects announced in Latvia over the past two years.
In September 2025, Germany’s Rheinmetall reached a $321-million deal with Riga to establish a new ammunition production facility in the country, focusing on increasing the annual output of 155mm shells for national use and allied supply.
Earlier in June 2025, Patria and GDELS-Santa Barbara Sistemas announced a collaboration to assemble and maintain ASCOD infantry fighting vehicles at Patria’s facility in Latvia.
Patria opened its facility in May 2024, which sought to produce vehicles under the Common Armoured Vehicle System program of Finland, Germany, Latvia, and Sweden.
