Opportunities in Latvia's defense market include modernization of military equipment, increased contribution to NATO, and strategic procurement programs for air defense systems and armored vehicles.

Its defense minister told Insider Latvia must be ready for a Russian attack, including one with little warning. He said Russia could attack so suddenly that NATO would not be ready for it. The defense ...

Canada’s operational command is looking at the possibility of permanent bases in Latvia as one potential solution to ...

It was the never-ending stream of news content on Edvards Puharts’ iPhone that propelled him to sign up for military conscription in Latvia. “I was panicked,” the 20-year-old told Euronews. “I would ...

HELSINKI (AP) — Latvia’s president said Tuesday that he supports a plan to reinstate national conscription for men, and for women on a voluntary basis. The draft could be reintroduced next year after ...

Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has made the reintroduction of mandatory military service in Latvia a necessity even though the Baltic country is already a member of NATO, President Edgars ...

Latvia is gearing up for the possibility they could be next after Ukraine. Officials say their military are drastically understaffed, so the... Latvia is growing its military as Russia becomes ...

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Latvia, which borders Russia, wants to bring back the military draft in light of Russia's war on Ukraine. Its defense minister told Insider Latvia must be ready for a Russian attack, including one ...

Latvia is gearing up for the possibility they could be next after Ukraine. Officials say their military are drastically understaffed, so the country plans to bring back compulsory military service.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visited Latvia today to reassure the Baltic country that the U.S. will defend its NATO allies. Latvia, which shares a border with Russia, says its military is ...