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News - Latvia

  • Land Warfare

    Patria plans for improvements to CAVS 6x6

    29th April 2024

    In January 2020, the Finnish Ministry of Defence and Latvia signed a Technical Arrangement to develop the Patria 6x6 armoured wheeled vehicle chassis platform.

  • Land Warfare

    Support and commitments continue for Ukraine

    1st May 2024

    Billions of dollars and many tons of equipment have been sent to help Ukraine’s fight against Russia over the past two years with funds and material continuing to be committed as a frontline stalemate drags on.

  • Land Warfare

    Patria orders Kongsberg Protector’s for common APCs

    27th March 2024

    Patria developed the Patria 6x6 APC, unveiled at the June 2018 Eurosatory exhibition, as a successor to the XA-series Pasi APC and was selected for the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme.

  • Land Warfare

    Sweden orders $508 million worth of 6x6 vehicles

    25th March 2024

    Patria developed the Patria 6x6 APC, unveiled at Eurosatory 2018, as a successor to the XA-series Pasi APC and to complement Patria’s 8x8 Armoured Modular Vehicle family.

  • Land Warfare

    Sweden orders more M3 bridges

    14th March 2024

    The M3 is a self-propelled amphibious bridging vehicle developed from 1982-92 to meet the requirements of the British and German armies.

  • Land Warfare

    Canada joins the RBS 70 club

    16th February 2024

    The RBS 70 was developed in the 1970s to meet the Swedish Army’s requirement for a low-cost, easy-to-use MANPADS which could function in extreme climatic conditions. In 2011, Saab unveiled the RBS 70 Next Generation (NG), the first weapon of its type to employ laser beam-riding guidance.

  • Defence Notes

    Can NATO countries succeed in a war against Russia?

    13th June 2024

    Member states have been preparing personnel and inventory for a high-intensity conflict but many challenges remain.

  • Land Warfare

    Finland picks up Patria 6x6 options

    5th January 2024

    Finland acquired three pre-series vehicles in 2022 which were used for trials ahead of the June 2023 order. During the test phase, the Finnish Army familiarised itself with the features and operational use of the Patria 6x6, as well as defining the final requirements for the serial order.

  • Land Warfare

    Rheinmetall and UK provide more support for Ukraine as Russia gains ground

    19th February 2024

    As the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine edges closer, the resolve of Western countries has been tested in the face of entrenched positions, rising costs, political divisions and the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip.

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    UK unveils $5.7 billion uncrewed systems plan with an eye on Ukraine

    23rd February 2024

    The UK has outlined a strategy on how it will spend billions of dollars on uncrewed systems over the next decade as it transitions to a more mixed force of crewed and uncrewed platforms.

  • Land Warfare

    Latvia makes its largest defence investment in air defence system

    13th December 2023

    Latvia and Estonia have committed to purchasing Diehl IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defence systems with the system set to provide a substantial boost to Latvia’s air defence capabilities.

  • Land Warfare

    Estonia builds up defences by strengthening its CV90 fleet

    25th January 2024

    Estonia has been enhancing its defence capabilities by acquiring and upgrading various armoured vehicles including the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle, the Otokar Arma (6x6) armoured personnel carrier (APC) and the Nurol Makina NMS (4x4) armoured vehicle.

  • Land Warfare

    Reviving coastal protection: The renewed focus on shoreline defence

    15th May 2024

    The sinking of the Russian cruiser Moskva has been among a range of incidents and geopolitical developments in recent years that has brought the issue of coastal defence back into the minds of government and defence decision-makers.

  • Land Warfare

    Kongsberg to supply more air defence systems to Lithuania

    14th December 2023

    The National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) was originally developed by Kongsberg and Raytheon to meet the requirements of the Royal Norwegian Air Force but is now in service with 13 countries.

  • Land Warfare

    The US Government approves the sale of long-range artillery and rocket systems to Latvia

    25th October 2023

    Under the Foreign Military Sale (FMS) approved by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) Latvia could receive M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and M30A2 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS).

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

    Latvian Drones (2024) (Ukraine Aid) [Latvia]

    Background Ukrainian Defence Contact Group (UDCG) In January 2024, the Ukrainian Defence Contact Group (UDCG), a multi-nation organisation that coordinates military aid for Ukraine, established a drone ...

  • APCs/IFVs - tracked

    ASCOD [Latvia - Second Batch]

    Programme Background Latvia began a selection process in early 2023 for a future IFV to replace its small fleet of ex-British CVR(T) tracked vehicles. Seeking ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 6x6

    Patria 6x6 CAVS [Latvia]

    Programme Background Programme History Estonia, Finland and Latvia's intention to jointly develop and procure a new APC platform was first announced in December 2019, when ...

  • APCs/IFVs - tracked

    ASCOD [Latvia]

    Programme Background Latvia began a selection process in early 2023 for a future IFV to replace its small fleet of ex-British CVR(T) tracked vehicles.  Seeking ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 6x6

    Patria 6x6 CAVS [Latvia - Batch 2]

    Programme Background Programme History Estonia, Finland and Latvia's intention to jointly develop and procure a new APC platform was first announced in December 2019, when ...

  • MRZR 4 (Latvia)

    Programme Background The Latvian Armed Forces have identified a need for off-road tactical military vehicles that will help to increase the responsiveness of its expeditionary ...

  • MRZR 2 (Forecast) (Latvia)

    Programme Background The Latvian Armed Forces have identified a need for off-road tactical military vehicles that will help to increase the responsiveness of its expeditionary ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Bayraktar TB2 [Latvia]

    Programme Background Factory Visit On 7 June 2021, Baykar's official Twitter account announced that the Latvian Minister of Defence, Artis Pabrikis, had visited the Baykar ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 6x6

    Patria 6x6 CAVS [Sweden]

    Programme Background Programme History Estonia, Finland and Latvia's intention to jointly develop and procure a new APC platform were first announced in December 2019, when ...

  • Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing

    30,000 FPV Drones (Ukraine Aid) [UK]

    Programme Background IDCC On 9 January 2025, the UK MoD announced that 30,000 FPV drones would be sent to Ukraine after the awarding of £45 million ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 6x6

    Patria 6x6 CAVS [Denmark]

    Programme Background  Programme History The Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme brings together Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Sweden to develop an armoured vehicle based on the ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 6x6

    Patria 6x6 CAVS [Finland]

    Programme Background Programme History Estonia, Finland and Latvia's intention to jointly develop and procure a new APC platform was first announced in December 2019, when ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 6x6

    Patria 6x6 CAVS [Finland - Second Order]

    Programme Background Programme History Estonia, Finland and Latvia's intention to jointly develop and procure a new APC platform was first announced in December 2019, when ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 6x6

    Patria 6x6 CAVS [Finland - Option]

    Programme Background Programme History Estonia, Finland and Latvia's intention to jointly develop and procure a new APC platform was first announced in December 2019, when ...

  • Surplus CVR(T) (Latvia)

    Latvia purchased several different variants of the CVR(T) including the FV103 Scimitar armoured reconnaissance vehicle, FV104 Samaritan armoured ambulance, FV105 Sultan command vehicle, FV106 Samson ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing

    BEAK

    The BEAK is a Latvian man-portable quadcopter UAV, manufactured by Origin Robotics. It features an EO/IR camera payload and can host up to six munitions. ...

  • Land: battle management systems

    ASOC

    Under a contract awarded to Lockheed Martin by the USAF Electronic Systems Center in May 1997, the company is providing Air Sovereignty Operations Centers (ASOCs) ...

  • EO/IR systems, Sea: ship surveillance and fire control systems

    iSea-30HD

    The iSea-30HD is part of the iSea family of compact observation systems designed for the harsh maritime environment. It features highly sensitive sensors, gyro-stabilization, and ...

  • Crew-served grenade launchers

    GMG

    Heckler & Koch developed the 40mm Grenade Machine Gun (GMG) to meet the requirements of the German Army. The GMG has been selected by users ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 6x6

    Patria 6x6

    Patria developed the Patria 6x6 APC, unveiled at the June 2018 Eurosatory exhibition, as a successor to the XA-series Pasi APC and to complement Patria's ...

  • APCs/IFVs - tracked

    ASCOD Common Base Platform

    GDELS unveiled a new variant of its tracked ASCOD (Austrian Spanish Cooperative Development) IFV based on the new Common Base Platform (CBP) at the June ...

  • Land: air defence radar

    TPS-77 MRR

    The TPS-77 MRR is a multirole radar (MRR), designed for low power consumption and is the most transportable version of the TPS-77 product line. This ...

  • Land: air defence radar, Land: battlefield and ground surveillance radar

    TRML-4D

    The TRML-4D is a multi-functional surveillance and target acquisition radar system developed by Hensoldt. It is the latest C-band (NATO G-band) TRS-4D radar family member, ...

  • Minehunters

    Tripartite Class

    A total of 45 Tripartite-class minehunters have been built, with the original intention that the three partner nations of Belgium, France and the Netherlands would ...

  • Surface-to-air missiles

    IRIS-T SLM

    The IRIS-T SLM (Surface Launched Medium-Range) is a surface-to-air missile system developed by Diehl Defence as part of the IRIS-T family of missile systems. Several countries ...

  • Crew-served assault/anti-tank weapons

    Carl-Gustaf M4

    The Carl-Gustaf M4 is a fourth-generation, lightweight 84mm recoilless rifle developed by Saab Dynamics in September 2014. It is a highly versatile shoulder-launched weapon system ...

  • Military UGVs

    Natrix

    The Natrix is a multipurpose UGV developed by Brasa Defence Systems. Conceived to carry equipment and conduct CASEVAC in a wide range of environments, the system ...

  • Crew-served assault/anti-tank weapons

    Carl-Gustaf M3

    The Carl-Gustaf M3 is the third generation of the 84mm shoulder-fired recoilless antitank gun, first fielded by the Swedish Army in 1946. Since then, it ...

  • Land: air defence radar

    AN/TPS-77

    The AN/TPS-77 is an L-band medium-range ground-based air surveillance radar. The AN/TPS-77 uses an AESA and shares many characteristics and specifications with the company's AN/FPS-117, ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 6x6

    CVR(T) Scimitar 2

    The Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) (CVR(T)) family of lightweight armoured vehicles has been in continuous use with the British Army since its introduction in 1972. ...