Latvia orders Patria armored vehicles for Ukraine: Terms of delivery revealed
Photo: Latvia ordered Patria armored personnel carriers for Ukraine (Getty Images)
Latvia has ordered Patria 6x6 armored personnel carriers (APCs) to be delivered to Ukraine's armed forces by the end of 2025, the Latvian Ministry of Defense reports.
At the same time, the number of vehicles ordered has not been specified. The report also notes that the order for APCs for Ukraine will not affect the fulfillment of previous contracts for the Latvian army.
"This year, the defenders of Ukraine will receive armored vehicles of Latvian production. We are not only supporting Ukraine in its fight against the occupiers, but we are also testing the use and durability of armored vehicles in real combat conditions, which will allow the National Armed Forces to draw useful conclusions," said Latvia's Minister for Defense, Andris Sprūds.
The Latvian Ministry of Defense reminded that in 2021, it had already ordered over 200 Patria 6x6 armored personnel carriers. In the summer of 2024, an additional 56 APCs were ordered, but this time of the command and staff type.
Latvia's assistance to Ukraine
As previously reported, a charity initiative in Latvia raised funds to purchase 100 FPV drones for the Ukrainian military. The UAVs have already been delivered to Ukraine.
In September 2024, during a visit to Kyiv, Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa announced a new military aid package for Ukraine.
In addition, the Ministry of Defense of Latvia provided Ukraine with combat reconnaissance tracked armored vehicles, which had previously been purchased from the United Kingdom.
