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Latvia chooses Czech howitzers over Swedish Archer offer

Defense News - 11:01 Sep 18, 2026

Latvia will buy Czech Morana 155 mm howitzers, reversing an earlier decision to by the rival Archer artillery weapon from Sweden's BAE Systems Bofors.

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Latvia and Ukraine to open drone factory right on Baltic nation’s border with Russia

Defense News - 14:55 Jun 30, 2026

The Latgale region, where the new drone factory is to be built, is historically one of Latvia’s most economically disadvantaged.

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Latvia eyes indirect-fires boost with new Archer howitzer acquisition

Defense News - 12:28 Jan 15, 2026

Latvia and Sweden plan to create a joint Archer unit around which to structure howitzer training and exercises.

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B-1 bombers, NATO fighters fly over Latvia to show unified force

Defense News - 16:24 Aug 21, 2025

The B-1s were joined by Gripen fighters from NATO allies Hungary and Sweden during their flyover of Latvia, which lies to the west of Russia.

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