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Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina announced her resignation on May 14, triggering the collapse of the country’s governing coalition months ahead of parliamentary elections scheduled for October. The political crisis intensified after the withdrawal of support from the Progressives party, which left Silina’s administration without a majority in
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Latvia is preparing to strengthen counter-drone defenses along its eastern border following renewed security concerns linked to unmanned aerial activity near NATO territory.
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US Army units conducted an exercise in Latvia combining unmanned systems with electronic warfare tools. The activity focused on counter-drone operations and battlefield coordination. The effort highlights NATO’s emphasis on adapting to evolving threats in Eastern Europe.
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The Latvian government has approved a new air defense procurement program supported by European Union funding. The initiative aims to strengthen national and regional air defense capabilities. The decision reflects ongoing efforts to enhance NATO’s eastern flank.
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Latvian companies have been awarded €4 million under the European Defence Fund to support collaborative defense projects. The funding will contribute to capability development and industrial integration. It reflects continued EU efforts to strengthen the regional defense-industrial base.
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Latvia plans to procure Naval Strike Missile systems to enhance its coastal defense and maritime strike capabilities. The acquisition is intended to strengthen deterrence and improve interoperability with NATO forces in the Baltic region.
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Latvia’s Ministry of Defence has granted Critical Infrastructure Technologies Ltd a Defence Innovation Certificate, enabling access to state-backed financing for a planned manufacturing hub in Liepāja. The project is intended to establish the company’s European headquarters and production base.
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Latvia is planning to establish a domestic anti-tank mine production facility within the next two years as part of its broader effort to strengthen national defense manufacturing capacity.
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Ukraine and Latvia have reviewed bilateral military cooperation plans for 2026, focusing on continued military assistance and expanded defence-industrial engagement. Discussions also addressed Latvia’s long-term support commitments and coordination ahead of upcoming international defence meetings.
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British defense firm Babcock has partnered with Latvia-based Frankenburg Technologies to explore a new, low-cost maritime counter-drone capability. The effort focuses on countering one-way attack drones using a containerized launcher and affordable interceptors designed for scalable production.
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SEB Bank has provided €250,000 in working capital financing to Latvian defence startup Natrix, supporting production and contract execution of its modular unmanned ground vehicle designed for military logistics and evacuation missions.
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Latvia has begun construction of a 155 mm modular propellant charge factory in the forests of Iecava, designed to produce up to 50,000 charges annually for domestic use and NATO partners, with operations set to begin in Q3.