Latvia

Record 1,560 Sign Up for Latvia’s July 2026 Military Draft

Latvia has received a record 1,560 volunteer applications for the State Defence Service’s July 2026 draft, nearly double last year’s total.

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Latvia Advances Artillery Modernization With Approval of 18 Archer Howitzers

The Latvian government has approved the procurement of 18 Archer wheeled self-propelled artillery systems from Sweden.

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Latvia to Donate Confiscated Vehicles to Ukraine

Latvia plans to hand over 21 vehicles confiscated from drunk drivers and other criminal cases to Ukraine, including a 22-year-old Lincoln Navigator luxury SUV, according to local media.

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Latvia Bolsters Air Defense Network With New Giraffe Radars From Sweden

Sweden has delivered Giraffe 1X air surveillance radars to Latvia, strengthening the country’s ability to detect and track airborne threats. 

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Belgium Acquires Latvian Kamikaze Drones for Counter-UAV Ops

Belgium has purchased defensive kamikaze drones from Latvia, designed to detect and neutralize hostile unmanned aerial vehicles.

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Nokia, LMT Partner on 5G Tactical Communications for the Baltics

Nokia and Latvia mobile operator LMT will develop a 5G-based tactical communications system for defense use across the Baltic region.

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Latvia Completes Patria 6×6 Armored Personnel Carrier Transfer to Ukraine

Latvia has completed the final delivery of Patria 6x6 Armored Personnel Carriers donated to Ukraine at the Ādaži military base.

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Frontline Goes Digital: UK Troops Experiment With New Battlefield Network System

Cobalt is a battlefield management system developed by Arondite that links drones, uncrewed vehicles, and infantry into a shared digital network.

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NATO Launches Largest Digital Warfare Exercise in Latvia

NATO has begun its largest digital warfare exercise in Latvia to test how AI and unmanned systems cooperate in complex operations. 

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British Forces Put AI Through Its Paces in Latvia Combat Training

British soldiers have taken a step into the army’s AI-driven future, trialing the latest uncrewed systems and artificial intelligence tools during Exercise Forest Guardian in Latvia.

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