Latvia intends to send 42 new Patria 6×6 armored personnel carriers to Ukraine in 2025.

According to LSM.lv, most of these vehicles will be new, as stated by the Latvian Ministry of Defense.

Transfer of 42 Patria APCs to Ukraine

These armored vehicles are manufactured by SIA Defence Partnership Latvia.

“We will continue to support Ukraine. In previous years, we were able to provide assistance from our reserves, but this year we realize the need for investment in funding and procurement of weapons for Ukraine,” stated Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds.

Last year, Latvia provided military assistance to Ukraine worth approximately 100 million euros. A similar level of support is planned for 2025 and 2026.

Specifications of Patria APCs

Patria AMV (Armored Modular Vehicle) is a versatile military vehicle with an 8×8 wheel configuration, produced by the Finnish company Patria.

The main feature of the AMV is its modular design, allowing various weapon systems, sensors, and communication equipment to be installed on a single platform. There are various versions of APCs and infantry fighting vehicles, as well as communication and medical variants.

The vehicle was initially developed in 6×6, 8×8, and 10×10 configurations, although the 10×10 version was later discarded.

Latvia Sends 100 FPV Drones to Ukraine

Earlier, Latvia delivered 100 FPV drones of its own production to Ukraine under the initiative “Drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.”

The funds for the purchase of drones were collected during a charity event organized by Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže.

The Latvian Ministry of Internal Affairs has drafted amendments to the national security law prohibiting citizens of Russia and Belarus from working in critical infrastructure facilities.

In December, Latvia provided humanitarian aid to Ukraine in the form of 612 confiscated vehicles worth 2.25 million euros.