Latvia to Bolster Ukraine’s Defense with Over 1,000 Drones

Latvia has committed to reinforcing Ukraine’s arsenal with a significant delivery of drones, according to Defense Minister Andris Spruds. In a post on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), Spruds announced that the latest batch comprises more than 1,000 combat drones of various types, further solidifying Latvia’s support for Ukraine.

“Alongside Latvian drone manufacturers, we continue to support Ukraine. The last batch, consisting of more than 1,000 combat drones of various types, has been prepared,” Spruds stated, emphasizing the ongoing collaboration between Latvia and Ukrainian forces.

Latvia, co-leading the Drone Coalition with the United Kingdom, plans to allocate an additional 20 million euros in 2025 to further support drone procurement within this coalition. The initiative aims to provide Ukraine with critical unmanned aerial vehicle technology to aid in their defense efforts against ongoing conflicts.

The news follows earlier reports from the Ramstein format meetings, where both the “coalition of drones” and the “maritime coalition” agreed to supply Ukraine with tens of thousands of drones. This move is part of a broader strategy to enhance Ukraine’s capabilities in reconnaissance and combat operations.

Additionally, in June, Britain and Latvia launched a tender for FPV (First-Person View) drones to be supplied to Ukraine, with a budget of 352,000 euros, signaling a significant investment in this technology.

Further commitment was shown in July when the countries participating in the Drone Coalition signed a Memorandum of Understanding, establishing a joint fund to streamline and finance the production and delivery of drones to Ukraine. This cooperative approach underscores a collective resolve to support Ukraine’s defense needs through technological assistance.