Latvia – Page 3 – The Defense Post

Oct- 2025 -

8 October

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Europe’s Drone Wall Gets a Boost as Latvia’s BLAZE Nails Target on First Try

Origin Robotics recently tested its AI-powered BLAZE counter-drone system, successfully neutralizing airborne targets on the first attempt.

1 October

Air

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airman assigned to the Western Air Civil Engineering Group sets up a drone during a bilateral live fire exercise at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 18, 2023. U.S. and Japanese partners worked together, repairing the craters and exchanging knowledge while observers from both countries watched. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anwtain Hanks)

Rojoef Manuel

Japan Mulls Joining Latvia-Led Ukraine Drone Coalition

Japan is reviewing an invitation from Latvia to join a group of nations sending drones and technology to Ukraine as it battles Russia’s invasion.

Sep- 2025 -

29 September

Arms

155-millimeter artillery ammunition is manufactured at Rheinmetall

Jodesz Gavilan

Latvia Strengthens Defense Industry With New Ammunition Plant

Latvia has signed a $321-million deal with German defense firm Rheinmetall to establish a new ammunition production facility.

11 September

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

Latvia Pledges $5.8M in US Military Aid to Kyiv via NATO-US Program

Latvia has approved a draft order to allocate $5.8 million to the NATO and US initiative supporting military aid for Kyiv.

Jul- 2025 -

16 July

Europe

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine Accepts First Patria Vehicles Donated by Latvia

Latvia’s Ministry of Defence has shipped the first Patria 6x6 armored personnel carriers pledged to Ukraine in response to Russia’s invasion.

10 July

Europe

M3 amphibious pontoon bridge systems for Latvia.

Giulia Bernacchi

General Dynamics Selects Patria for M3 Pontoon Bridge Maintenance in Latvia

General Dynamics has selected Patria Latvia to provide maintenance and repair services for M3 amphibious pontoon bridge systems.

Jun- 2025 -

23 June

Business

Inder Singh Bisht

Latvia to Procure 42 Additional ASCOD Infantry Fighting Vehicles

Latvia has approved a second order of the 42 ASCOD infantry fighting vehicles from GDELS-Santa Bárbara Sistemas it placed in January.

16 June

Arms

Inder Singh Bisht

Latvia to Buy 18 Archer 155mm Wheeled Howitzers From Sweden

The Latvian Ministry of Defence has signed a letter of intent with Sweden to procure 18 Archer 8x8 self-propelled artillery systems.

10 June

Europe

The National Armed Forces begin construction of the fifth barracks at the military base "Ādaži" On June 5, the construction of the fifth barracks began at the military base "Ādaži" with a ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony. The future barracks are intended to accommodate soldiers of the national defense service and will be able to accommodate 450 people. The barracks will be a four-story building with an area of 7,860 square meters. Its first floor will house various storage rooms and a training area, including classrooms. The second, third and fourth floors of the barracks are intended for the accommodation of soldiers. The construction of the barracks is planned to be completed in a year. The first four-story barracks at the Ādaži base was opened in December 2018. Photo: Armīns Janiks (Ministry of Defence)

Rojoef Manuel

New Ādaži Barracks Under Development for Latvian Conscripts

The Latvian Ministry of Defence has commenced the development of a new barracks at the Ādaži military base in support of its compulsory military service program.

6 June

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Latvia Orders Israeli Spike Missile Systems From Germany

The Latvian Ministry of Defence has signed a contract to acquire Israeli-made Spike anti-tank missile systems for the armed forces and national guard.

Trends Shaping the Defense World

JOIN 100,000+ FOR DEFENSE NEWS, TRENDS & INSIGHTS