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Latvia Hunter combat vehicle procurement

Overview

Latvia has begun receiving its first Hunter infantry combat vehicles, produced by Santa Bárbara Sistemas, a Spanish subsidiary of General Dynamics. The delivery of the first vehicle was marked by a ceremony attended by Latvian Defense Minister Raivis Melnis.

Under two contracts valued at approximately €800 million, Latvia aims to acquire a total of 84 vehicles by 2029. Locally referred to as ‘Mednieks’, these ASCOD-based vehicles are intended to replace the British-made CVR(T) tracked armored vehicles. The procurement includes a 30% local industrial participation rate, with final assembly being conducted in Latvia through a joint venture between Patria Latvia and Unitruck.

The vehicles feature NATO Level 4 armor protection and are equipped with an Elbit Systems UT30 Mk2 unmanned turret, an automatic cannon, and anti-tank missiles. The modernization program is expected to enhance the mobility and protection of Latvian mechanized units while developing national technological capabilities.

Entities

Raivis Melnis · Elbit Systems · NATO · General Dynamics · Santa Bárbara Sistemas

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Latvia receives first Hunter infantry fighting vehicle

    Latvia has received its first Hunter infantry fighting vehicle as part of an €800 million program to procure 84 units by 2029 to modernize its mechanized infantry brigade.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Santa Bárbara Sistemas delivers first Hunter combat vehicle to Latvia

    Santa Bárbara Sistemas has delivered the first Hunter infantry combat vehicle to Latvia, part of a contract to supply 84 vehicles by 2029 to bolster national defense and NATO interoperability.

Sources

cronicadecantabria.com · larazon.es · ordu.az · planobrazil.com