What Happened
Small Frontline Country Undergoing Rapid Transformation
Latvia’s military inventory is undergoing a significant transformation, with the country set to receive its first infantry fighting vehicles, HIMARS, and medium-range air defence by 2027. The country’s defence budget is growing rapidly, reaching 4.91 percent of GDP, and it has reintroduced conscription. Latvia’s military power is modest, with no tanks, no combat jets, and three helicopters, but it is expected to change markedly in the coming years. This development was first reported by Envanter Medya.