Ministry of Defence of Latvia
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Official Twitter of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Latvia. For Tweets in Latvian visit: https://t.co/hTrzQTU3Xb
Riga
Joined August 2025
“The agreed package will be used to purchase counter-drone equipment, including jammers, detection systems, and anti-drone guns. On Monday, the ministry of Defence announced that the purchase would include Latvian interceptors called "Blaze". “ 🇱🇻🤝🇧🇪 https://t.co/KMAqueMcYk
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The Belgian ministry of Defence plans to acquire drone interceptors from the Latvian company Origin Robotics as part of a 50 million euro...
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NATO forces in Latvia are conducting drone defense exercises to prepare for potential Russian threats. CNN's Jim Sciutto reports. @CNN
https://t.co/eBqz7XKKMf
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NATO forces in Latvia are conducting drone defense exercises to prepare for potential Russian threats. CNN’s Jim Sciutto reports.
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The AI-powered flying bomb aimed at beating back Putin's legion of cheap drones https://t.co/Wr7igDbo5T via @NBCNews
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Russian President Vladimir Putin “has put us on notice that we need to quickly build those steps of the ladder of the defense of our outer perimeter,” Poland's foreign minister said.
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🆕 Denmark 🇩🇰 Estonia 🇪🇪 Finland 🇫🇮 Iceland 🇮🇸 Latvia 🇱🇻 Lithuania 🇱🇹 Norway 🇳🇴 & Sweden 🇸🇪 announced that they will fund a joint $500 million package of military equipment & munitions for #Ukraine sourced from the US 🇺🇸, under #NATO’s PURL initiative ➡️ https://t.co/4ExEBRJgAo
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Latvia's defence industry is developing. @NBCNews has published a story about the drone destroyer "Blaze", developed by the Latvian company "Origin Robotics". https://t.co/NFmV4gV1u3
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A European startup is working to harness AI to counter the onslaught of Russian drone attacks in Ukraine. Since its invasion, Russia has become a drone production powerhouse, making hundreds every...
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To discuss regional and NATO security and defence issues and future plans, Minister of Defence Andris Sprūds met today with Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, Chairman of the NATO Military Committee. #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
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The large-scale military exercise #ResoluteWarrior has concluded in Latvia. During the exercise, the NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia and the National Armed Forces improved mutual cooperation and readiness for joint defence. 📷Armīns Janiks #WeAreNATO #BalticDefence
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🇺🇦🇱🇻 Ukraine has received 21 Patria 6x6 APCs from Latvia. The handover took place today in Riga at the Ādaži military base. These vehicles will immediately enter service with @SOF_UKR. In total, Ukraine has received all 42 armored vehicles promised for 2025. In addition,
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🇺🇦🇱🇻 We are truly grateful to Latvia for standing shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine once again. By contributing funds to the PURL initiative, Latvia is helping to deliver the weapons that strengthen Ukraine’s defence and protect millions of lives — weapons that Ukraine urgently
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🇺🇦🇱🇻 Working visit to Latvia. In Riga, I met with my counterpart, Defense Minister @AndrisSpruds. We signed a Memorandum on defense-industrial cooperation. Plan to work together in the field of innovation, conduct joint research, and exchange experience in the use of weapons.
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🇺🇦🇱🇻 Together with Latvian Defense Minister @AndrisSpruds, we laid flowers at the monument to Colonel Oskars Kalpaks in Riga. Kalpaks made an important contribution to defending Latvia’s independence by leading Latvian forces in the fight against the Red Army. Ukraine and Latvia
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In support of Ukraine 🇺🇦 we have handed over 21 Latvia-produced Patria 6x6 armoured vehicles to Defence Minister @Denys_Shmyhal at the Ādaži Military Base. This is the second and final batch of Latvia’s donation this year, bringing the total to 42 armoured vehicles! Ukraine is
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🇱🇻 🤝🇺🇦A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Latvia and Ukraine during the visit of Ukrainian Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal in Latvia, aiming to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in the field of military industry.
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Stronger together in cyberspace 🛡️ At #CyberChess2025 in Riga, 🇨🇦@CanadianForces Cyber Command and 🇱🇻 @certlv highlighted how Allied cooperation is boosting NATO’s cyber defences and building resilience across the region. Read more⤵️
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CAFCYBERCOM joined CyberChess 2025, working with NATO allies and CERT.LV to share expertise, bolster cyber resilience, and strengthen defence of critical digital infrastructure across the Baltic...
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As part of #NATO's Digital Backbone Experiment #DiBaX2025, an UAV overflight was successfully conducted on the Latvian-Estonian border. The aim was to test technological integration, data flows, and operational coordination. 📷 Armīns Janiks
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🇱🇻 🤝🇩🇰 The Latvian-Danish Defence Industry Days brought together more than 170 participants, including representatives from defence industry companies, organisations, and the Ministries of Defence, as well as defence and security structures from both countries.
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🇱🇻🤝🇩🇰 Together with Denmark, we strengthen the foundation of our shared defence - through industry, state, and military cooperation. A Letter of Intent on Enhanced Defence Cooperation between Denmark and Latvia was signed with the Danish Minister of Defence, @troelslundp
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🇱🇻🤝🇩🇰 Danish-Latvian Defence Industry Days highlight how cooperation and technology make our region more secure. 💬 As like-minded countries, we strengthen our shared defence — through military, industrial, and political cooperation. 🕹️ The memorandum signed today between EDGE
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Today and tomorrow, His Majesty King Frederik X of Denmark and Her Majesty Queen Mary of Denmark will visit Latvia on a state visit. Minister of Defence Andris Sprūds will take part in several events, including a meeting with Danish Minister of Defence Troels Lund Poulsen.
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🇱🇻🤝🏻🇸🇪 Sweden will deploy LVKV 90 anti-aircraft vehicles to Latvia. This efficiently strengthens NATO’s eastern flank air defence capabilities. 💪 This air defence capability will enhance NATO’s ability to detect and counter low-altitude air threats — from drones to
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