# Latvia Hunter combat vehicle procurement > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/latvia-hunter-combat-vehicle-procurement > Updated: 2026-10-09T16:42:58.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. 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. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-09: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/latvia-receives-first-hunter-infantry-fighting-vehicle ### 2026-10-07: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-brbara-sistemas-delivers-first-hunter-combat-vehicle-to-latvia --- Cite as: Latvia Hunter combat vehicle procurement. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/latvia-hunter-combat-vehicle-procurement