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The Latvian Ministry of Defense will supply Ukraine with CVR(T) tracked reconnaissance vehicles that were previously purchased from the United Kingdom. According to Delfi, the exact number of vehicles is not disclosed for operational security reasons.
Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds stated that Latvia is in the final stages of procuring new infantry fighting vehicles to replace the CVR(T), which will be used to rearm the Latvian army.
In 2014, Latvia signed a contract for 123 armored vehicles, 116 of which were upgraded, and an additional contract was signed with the UK in 2019.
Latvia has committed to providing military aid to Ukraine amounting to 0.25% of its GDP annually until 2026.
The CVR(T) is a family of British tracked armored vehicles developed in the mid-20th century, known for their agility and versatility, capable of carrying out a wide range of tasks including reconnaissance, patrol, fire support, and medical evacuation.
Additionally, Latvia will provide Ukraine with hundreds of pieces of computer equipment, specialized clothing, binoculars, and other equipment for the defense forces.
On September 11, Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa announced that the new military aid package for Ukraine would include armored vehicles, drones, as well as training and equipping several thousand more Ukrainian soldiers.
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