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May- 2023 -22 MayArms
Estonia, Latvia Eye German Iris-T Missile for Joint Air Defense System
Estonia and Latvia have started negotiations to jointly procure the Iris-T surface-launched missile.
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10 MayAmericas
Canada, Latvia to Provide Training to Ukrainian Officers
Canada and Latvia will jointly provide combat leadership training to Ukrainian junior officers starting next week, their defense minister announced.
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4 MayEurope
US Approves $110 Million Anti-Ship Missile System Sale to Latvia
The US State Department has approved the sale of the Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System and related equipment to Latvia.
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2 MayEurope
Denmark to Send NATO Battalion to Latvia in 2024
Denmark will send a NATO battalion to Latvia next year to help support the Baltic state following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the defense ministry said.
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Apr- 2023 -18 AprilEurope
Germany Joins Joint Armored Vehicle Program With Finland, Sweden
Germany has joined Sweden, Finland, and Latvia in a multinational armored vehicle program to provide improved mobility and firepower to their armed forces.
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6 AprilEurope
Latvia Reinstates Mandatory Military Service for Men
Latvia's parliament voted to reinstate compulsory military service for young men starting next year in response to regional security risks amid neighboring Russia's war on Ukraine.
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3 AprilAmericas
NATO’s Eastern Flank Calls for Increased US Presence
NATO eastern flank members have called for a stepped-up US military presence in the region as they looked ahead to an alliance summit in Vilnius in July.
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Dec- 2022 -29 DecemberEurope
US Army Seeks HIMARS Fire Control Systems for Ukraine, Taiwan
The US Army has sought information on HIMARS fire control systems for partner nations Ukraine, Taiwan, and Latvia.
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22 DecemberAir
Latvian Air Force Receives Two US Black Hawks
The US Air Force has delivered two UH-60M Black Hawk medium-lift utility helicopters to the Latvian Air Force.
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15 DecemberEurope
Saab to Supply Short-Range Air Defense Systems to Latvia
Saab has received a contract to manufacture the RBS 70 NG ground-based air defense system and Giraffe 1X radar for Latvia.
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