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Latvia signs contract with CSG for artillery and rockets

Overview

Latvia has moved forward with its artillery procurement by signing a contract with the CSG industrial group to supply both artillery and rocket systems. The project, valued at hundreds of millions of euros, will be led by Tatra Defence Systems, a member of the CSG group.

The agreement establishes a multi-national collaboration between the Czech, Slovak, and Latvian defense industries. It includes the delivery of Morana self-propelled howitzers—a joint Czech-Slovak product—alongside various rocket systems. This follows Latvia’s decision to select the Morana system over the Swedish Archer due to superior pricing, faster delivery timelines, and operational equivalence.

A central component of the deal is the localization of production. To bolster domestic defense capabilities, parts of the manufacturing, assembly, service, and long-term support are planned to be moved to Latvia. This fulfills previous objectives to involve the domestic defense industry in the program.

Funding for the project is expected to be provided through the European Security Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument. The Latvian Ministry of Defense noted that the selection process prioritized operational capabilities, costs, delivery timelines, and the integration of local industry.

Entities

Latvian Ministry of Defence · Excalibur Army · BAE Systems Bofors · Latvia · Sweden

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    CSG to supply artillery and rocket systems to Latvia

    CSG group, via Tatra Defence Systems, has signed a multi-hundred-million euro contract to supply Morana artillery and rocket systems to Latvia, involving localized production and regional industry cooperation.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Latvia allocates 422 million euros for artillery procurement

    Latvia has approved funding plans for 422.25 million euros to procure artillery systems, including Czech Morana howitzers and Himars rocket systems, between 2026 and 2029.

  3. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Latvia selects Czech Morana howitzers over Swedish Archer system

    Latvia has selected Czech Morana 155mm howitzers over Sweden’s Archer system, citing lower costs, faster delivery, and opportunities for local industrial participation.

  4. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Latvia considers purchasing Morana howitzers from Excalibur Army

    Latvia is in advanced negotiations to purchase Morana howitzers from Czech manufacturer Excalibur Army, opting for better pricing and delivery terms over previous plans with Sweden's BAE Systems Bofors.

  5. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Latvia Defense Minister questions Swedish Archer artillery purchase

    Latvia's Defense Minister Raivis Melnis is challenging the previous decision to purchase Swedish ‘Archer’ artillery, citing high costs and long delivery times. A government decision is expected next week.

Sources

akcie.cz · apollo.lv · bydlet.cz · ceskenoviny.cz · czdefence.cz · ekonomickydenik.cz · financenet.lv · hn.cz · la.lv · lifezette.com · milmag.pl · nra.lv · ordu.az · overtdefense.com · puaro.lv · SeznamZpravy.cz

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