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Aug- 2022 -18 AugustEurope
Latvia Delivers Six M109 Self-Propelled Howitzers to Ukraine
Latvia has delivered six self-propelled M109 howitzers and ammunition to Ukrainian forces to support their defense against the Russian invasion.
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11 AugustEurope
Latvian Parliament Declares Russia ‘State Sponsor of Terrorism’
Latvia declared Russia a "state sponsor of terrorism" whose actions in Ukraine constitute "targeted genocide against the Ukrainian people."
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Jul- 2022 -28 JulyArms
Latvia Requests HIMARS Rocket Launchers From US
The Latvian Ministry of Defense has requested M142 HIMARS from the US government as part of the Baltic States joint defense initiative.
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6 JulyEurope
Latvia to Reinstate Compulsory Military Service
Latvian Defense Minister Artis Pabriks said the Baltic state will reinstate compulsory military service following Moscow's war in Ukraine.
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Jun- 2022 -30 JuneEurope
Estonia, Latvia Mull Joint Bid for Air Defense Systems
Estonia and Latvia on Thursday signed a letter of intent for joint procurement of medium-range anti-aircraft systems.
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3 JuneEurope
Sweden Joins Finland, Latvia in 6×6 Armored Vehicle Development
Sweden has joined Finland and Latvia in developing 6x6 armored vehicles based on shared requirements of the participating countries.
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May- 2022 -29 MayEurope
Spain Adding Surface-to-Air Missiles, Troops to NATO Latvia Mission: Report
Spain is sending a battery of surface-to-air missiles and around 100 troops to the NATO forward presence mission in Latvia.
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Apr- 2022 -5 AprilAmericas
US Wants Bases in E. Europe, but for Short-Term Deployments: Milley
The United States supports having permanent US military bases on the eastern flank of NATO, but for regular short-term rotations of US troop units rather than long-term basing.
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Mar- 2022 -10 MarchEurope
Latvia Demands Weapons, Equipment From Germany
Latvian defense minister Artis Pabriks is demanding weapons and military equipment from the government of Germany.
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8 MarchCommentary
NATO’s Help to Ukraine Could Deter Russia From Territorial Expansion
By helping Ukraine, NATO sends signals of resoluteness that could deter Russia from additional aggressive actions and attempts at territorial expansion.
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