Media reports indicate that a military volunteer from Latvia has been killed in action near the city of Lyman in Donetsk Oblast. Source: LSM, Latvia's public service broadcaster and news portal ...

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 ...

Today, on December 17, Latvia announced a partial inspection of the combat readiness of the National Armed Forces units, Delfi reports. According to the source, the purpose of this decision is to test ...

In a recent exercise, U.S. Marines and sailors worked with Latvian Army troops to build and fortify trenches designed for drone warfare. (Chief Petty Officer Justin Stumberg/Navy) United States ...

Latvia's defense concept is based on a mobile, professional rapid response force and a reserve segment that can be called upon relatively fast for mobilization should the need arise. The National ...

February 26, 2023: Latvia, one of the three tiny Baltic States bordering Russia, has joined the other two and adopted conscription. Latvia had abolished conscription in 2006, believing that their NATO ...

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 ...

ADAZI, Latvia – U.S. Army Spc. Jereece Brown, a 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade combat medic, has a passion for serving others and sharing his knowledge. During the summer, while deployed to Europe, Brown ...

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 ...