Latvia Reintroduces National Defence Service
The Saeima [Latvian Parliament] has adopted the State Defence Service Law which reintroduces National Defence Service from 1st July. ~ Press Release,... Read More
Latvian M20 WoodLatPat Camouflage Update
In April 2020 the Latvian Ministry of Defence publicly unveiled the intriguing M20 WoodLatPat camouflage uniform which is now on general issue,... Read More
Support for Ukraine Joint Statement ~ The Tallinn Pledge
A joint statement by the defence ministers and representatives of nine nations, The Tallinn Pledge, has been issued in the Estonian capital... Read More
Latvia Is Strengthening Its National Defence
Latvia is significantly strengthening its defence capabilities by investing in both the material and technical support of the Armed Forces. ~ Press... Read More
Latvia Orders More Carl-Gustaf Ammunition From Saab
Saab receives orders worth approximately SEK 185 million from Latvia MoD for Carl-Gustaf M4 recoilless rifle ammunition. ~ Press Release, Linköping, 20... Read More
UK PM To Meet Leaders At Second JEF Summit
UK PM to meet leaders on Europe’s northern frontier at the second JEF Summit to strengthen efforts to counter Russian aggression. ~... Read More
Saab RBS 70 NG and Giraffe 1X SHORAD For Latvia
Saab receives orders for RBS 70 NG and Giraffe 1X radar SHORAD (Short-Range Air Defence) systems from Latvia. ~ Press Release, Linköping,... Read More
Statement from the Joint Expeditionary Force
Statement issued after the JEF (Joint Expeditionary Force) Defence Ministers met in Edinburgh to discuss future cooperation. ~ Press Release, Edinburgh, 10... Read More
5G Testbed In Latvia Receives New Networks
Europe’s first 5G testbed for defence, located in Latvia, receives new 5G networks from Nokia and Ericsson to enable defence innovations testing.... Read More
SILVER ARROW 22 HIRAIN In Latvia
US Army deploys rocket artillery to Latvia for a HIRAIN (HIMARS Rapid Aerial Insertion) during Exercise SILVER ARROW 2022. ~ The US... Read More
