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Jun- 2025 -

2 June

Patria to Assemble ASCOD Infantry Fighting Vehicles in Latvia

Patria and GDELS-Santa Barbara Sistemas have announced a collaboration to assemble and maintain ASCOD infantry fighting vehicles at Patria’s Latvian facility.

May- 2025 -

29 May

Europe

Christine Casimiro

Latvian Startup Develops Underwater Drones for the Baltics

Latvian startup SUBmerge Baltic presented its PIKE underwater drone line at Drone Summit 2025 in Riga, highlighting ongoing development efforts.

7 May

Air

BLAZE delivers autonomous target acquisition and interception.

Giulia Bernacchi

Latvian Startup Launches ‘BLAZE’ AI-Powered Counter-Drone System

Origin Robotics has introduced “BLAZE,” an autonomous, AI-driven counter-drone system targeting and neutralizing fast-moving aerial threats.

Apr- 2025 -

21 April

Arms

Inder Singh Bisht

Germany, Latvia, Norway Jointly Procure Anti-Tank Mines

Germany, Latvia, and Norway have signed a multilateral procurement agreement for the DM 22 anti-tank mine.

17 April

Europe

A Russian tank mine is seen on the ground. It is surrounded by dirt, seemingly before being buried.

Staff Writer With AFP

Latvia Parliament Votes to Withdraw From Landmines Treaty

Latvian lawmakers voted Wednesday to quit a treaty banning anti-personnel mines, as the Baltic state bordering Russia seeks to reinforce its security amid the Ukraine war.

11 April

Arms

Inder Singh Bisht

Elbit to Deliver Unmanned Turrets for NATO Country’s ASCOD Vehicles

General Dynamics European Land Systems has contracted Elbit Systems to deliver its advanced UT30 MK2 unmanned turret systems for $100 million.

9 April

Europe

Finnish company Marine Alutech Oy Ab's multi-purpose attack boat.

Giulia Bernacchi

Lithuania Buys Two Multi-Purpose Attack Boats From Finland

Lithuania has signed a contract to acquire two multi-purpose attack boats from Finnish manufacturer Marine Alutech Oy Ab.

2 April

Air

Christine Casimiro

Latvia Boosts Air Defense With RBS 70 NG Order From Saab

The Latvian Ministry of Defence has ordered an air defense system from Saab under a framework agreement.

Mar- 2025 -

19 March

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Estonia to Up Defense Spending to at Least 5.0% of GDP From 2026

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal said on Tuesday his NATO country would next year raise defense spending to "at least" five percent of GDP, citing the threat from neighboring Russia.

6 March

Air