Latvia Approves Delivery of 42 Patria Armored Vehicles to Ukraine
The Latvian government has officially greenlit the transfer of 42 Patria 6x6 armored personnel carriers and other military equipment to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, further reinforcing Latvia’s steadfast support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
The Gaze reports on this with reference to the Ministry of Defence of Latvia.
The decision, adopted on Tuesday, includes additional military equipment and reaffirms Latvia’s pledge to allocate 0.25% of its GDP to Ukraine's defense efforts in both 2025 and 2026.
The armored vehicles, ordered earlier this year at Ukraine’s request, are being manufactured in Latvia under a multinational cooperation framework involving Finland, Sweden, Germany, and Latvia. The first units are expected to arrive in Ukraine shortly.
“Ukraine will soon receive the first of 42 Patria armored vehicles produced in Latvia,” said Latvian Minister of Defence Andris Sprūds. “I am confident that our Patria vehicles will support the Ukrainian Armed Forces in their fight against the aggressor. We remain committed to supporting Ukraine.”
The Ministry of Defence emphasized that the transfer will not affect the Latvian National Armed Forces’ operational readiness, noting that the deliveries are part of a broader European effort to ensure Ukraine has the resources it needs to withstand and repel Russian advances.
The Patria 6x6 platform is part of the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS), a collaborative development program launched in 2021 to streamline defense capabilities among Nordic and Baltic partners.
In 2024, Latvia finalized the development of a new joint command-and-control module for the vehicle, further expanding its utility on modern battlefields.
Alongside its contributions to Ukraine, Latvia is also enhancing its own fleet, with over 200 Patria vehicles on order, including 56 command variants.
As The Gaze reported earlier, on April 29, Latvia has recently delivered another batch of 1,500 combat drones to Ukraine as part of its ongoing support in the international coalition for drone assistance.