Latvia – The Defense Post

Apr- 2026 -

10 April

Saab to Supply Giraffe 1X Radars to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania

The US Army has awarded a roughly $24-million contract modification to Saab’s US subsidiary, Saab Inc., for the delivery of 10 Giraffe 1X radars to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

1 April

Europe

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Latvia Builds Next-Gen Tactical Catamaran to Bolster Maritime Defense

Latvia is moving to expand its naval capabilities with a new multi-role offshore platform designed to address modern maritime security challenges and emerging threats.

Mar- 2026 -

30 March

Europe

Ukrainian forces received additional combat reconnaissance tracked armored vehicles from Latvia.

Jodesz Gavilan

Latvia Delivers Tracked Combat Recon Vehicles to Ukraine

Latvia has begun delivering tracked combat reconnaissance vehicles to Ukraine.

18 March

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Diehl, Latvian Firm Form JV to Support Baltic Ground-Based Air Defense

German company Diehl Defence has signed a memorandum of understanding with Latvia’s Ripo Remonta Centrs to establish a joint venture supporting ground-based air defense systems across the Baltic region.

16 March

Sea

Inder Singh Bisht

US Funds Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System for Latvia

The US Navy has awarded Kongsberg a $45.5-million contract to deliver the Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System to Latvia.

13 March

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

Patria, Latvia Sign Life Cycle Support Deal for CAVS 6×6 Fleet

Patria and Latvia have signed a life cycle support agreement for the Common Armoured Vehicle System fleet operated by the Latvian military.

Feb- 2026 -

18 February

Europe

Christine Casimiro

Latvian University Joins NATO’s DIANA Network to Accelerate Dual-Use Defense Tech

Rīga Stradiņš University has been designated a NATO DIANA test center, becoming Latvia’s first such facility based outside a military installation.

10 February

Europe

Jodesz Gavilan

Germany’s Dynamit Nobel Defence to Build Anti-Tank Mine Facility in Latvia

German company Dynamit Nobel Defence will establish an anti-tank mine production facility in Latvia as part of a push to strengthen local and European defense supply chains.

9 February

Europe