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Tarragon basic trainers delivered to Latvian Air Force


On 2 December 2022, the Latvijas Gaisa Spéki (Latvian Air Force) took delivery of two Pelegrin Tarragon basic training aircraft. The serials of the trainers are 021 and 022.

The Tarragon is a Latvian ultralight aircraft that is locally produced by Pelegrin Limited at Ādaži airfield. It features a cantilever low-wing, an enclosed cockpit with two-seats-in-tandem under a bubble canopy, retractable tricycle landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.


After the hand over ceremony at ceremony Ādaži airfield, both Tarragons departed for their delivery to Lielvarde air base. This air base is home of 1 Aviation Squadron, controlling Transporta Posms (Flight) operating the An-2 and the Tarragon and Helikopteru Posms (Flight) operating the Mi-17-1V and the UH-60M Black Hawk of which four are on order.
Photo by Latvian Air Force


Tarragon basic trainers delivered to Latvian Air Force (scramble.nl)

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Latvia orders SAAB RBS 70 NG air defense missile systems & Giraffe 1X radar


POSTED ON WEDNESDAY, 14 DECEMBER 2022 10:48

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On December 14, 2022, the Swedish company SAAB announced a new order from the Ministry of Defense of Latvia for the supply of RBS 70 NG ground-based air defense system and the Giraffe 1X air surveillance radar

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The RBS 70 NG is a MANPADS man-portable air-defense missile system. (Picture
source SAAB)

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The Giraffe 1X radar, combined with the RBS 70 NG, will further strengthen Latvia’s air defense capabilities by enabling improved performance.

The RBS 70 NG is used by a number of nations across the world, including Sweden, the Czech Republic, and Brazil. The latest version offers an automatic target tracker and a built-in night sight. Giraffe 1X is on contract for a range of customers and is truly compact, lightweight high-performing 3D radar. Giraffe 1X can be used for tasks including ground-based air defense, Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS), and site protection as well as naval applications for all types of vessels.

The RBS 70 NG is a man-portable air-defense system designed and manufactured by the Swedish Company SAAB. It is based on the previous version of the RBS 70 but fitted with a new-generation sighting system, high precision, unbeatable range and unjammable laser guidance.

The basic RBS 70 NG (New Generation) comprises the missile in a launch container, a tripod firing stand, and an NG sight. It is operable by one, and portable by three persons. It uses the BOLIDE missile which can defeat a wide range of targets, including ground and surface targets at a range of 8,000 m and an altitude of up to 5,000 m.

The Giraffe 1X is an air surveillance radar that provides ground-based air defense commanders with engagement quality target data, drone detection and Counter-Artillery, Rocket and Mortar (C-RAM) sense and warns within a single solution. It can be used with Very Short Range Radar (VSHORAD) systems such as the RBS 70 NG and can be used as a gap filler that complements larger Ground Based Air Defence systems, or as a Counter-UAS (C-UAS) solution.

The Saab’s Giraffe 1X Radar offers a man-portable detection range of 75 km.

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The Giraffe 1X air surveillance radar can be used with the RBS 70 NG MANPADS. (Picture
source Army Recognition).


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DEC   20

Saab to supply Carl-Gustaf M4 ammunition to Latvian army

Saab has received orders from the Latvian Ministry of Defence for ammunition for the Carl-Gusta ant-tank weapon. The order value is approximately SEK 185 million. The order is placed within a framework agreement between Saab and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) which enables Latvia to place orders for Carl-Gustaf M4 weapons and ammunition over a ten-year period.




Saab to supply Carl-Gustaf M4 ammunition to Latvian army | World Defence News

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MAY  3

US approves sale to Latvia of Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System

 According to information published by the US DoD on May 3, 2023, the State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Latvia of Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System and related equipment for an estimated cost of $110 million.

Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System. (Picture source: Kongsberg) US approves sale to Latvia of Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System | World Defence News

[ ESTONIE | LETTONIE ]

L'Estonie et la Lettonie ont conclu un accord conjoint d'environ un milliard d'euros avec le fabricant allemand Diehl pour l'achat du système de défense aérienne Iris-T SLM. pic.twitter.com/4c5eMr3Y8L

— (Little) Think Tank (@L_ThinkTank) September 12, 2023

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 DEC 1

Latvia acquires IRIS-T SLM air defense system from Diehl


The Republic of Latvia has concluded an agreement with the German defense contractor Diehl Defence for the acquisition of the IRIS-T medium-range
air defense system. The deal, finalized on November 30, represents a strategic enhancement of Latvia's defense capabilities, with the order valued at
approximately 600 million euros.



The IRIS-T SLM is a medium-range air defense missile system, designed and developed in Germany. (Picture source: Diehl)


http://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2023/12/latvia-acquires-iris-t-slm-air-defense.html

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 JUL 5

German company Hensoldt to supply TRML-4D radars to Latvia and Slovenia


On July 4, 2024, the German company Hensoldt secured contracts to support the air defense capabilities of Latvia and Slovenia under the German-led
'European Sky Shield Initiative' (ESSI). As part of an order from Diehl Defence worth over 100 million euros, Hensoldt will supply its TRML-4D radars,
including maintenance and training packages, to these two countries. These radars will be deployed as part of the IRIS-T SLM air defense system.


Deployed as part of the IRIS-T SLM air defense system, the TRML-4D radar has demonstrated effective detection capabilities in Ukraine and
performed well during live tests in Latvia. (Picture source: Army Recognition)


https://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2024/07/german-company-hensoldt-to-supply-trml.html

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Aug 6

Latvian Army receives first locally built Patria 6x6 APC


On August 5, 2024, the Latvian National Armed Forces received their first locally produced Patria 6x6 armored personnel carrier in a ceremony at
the “Ādaži” military base. This event followed a contract signed in 2021 between the Latvian Ministry of Defence and Patria, which entails the
delivery of more than 200 armored vehicles by 2029. The ceremony was attended by Minister of Defence Andris Sprūds, Chairman of the
Board of Defence Partnership Latvia and Patria Latvia Uģis Romanovs, and Acting Commander of the Home Guard Colonel Gunārs Vizulis.



The production facility in Valmiera, established by Defence Partnership Latvia (a joint venture formed in 2020 between Finnish defence company
Patria and Latvian company Unitruck) plans to produce around thirty Patria 6x6 armored personnel carriers annually. (Picture source:
Latvian MoD)



https://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2024/08/latvian-army-receives-first-locally.html