On June 30, 2025, Latvia boosts European defense integration with GDELS Spain’s HUNTER IFV strengthening NATO mobility. In a significant move to modernize its armored forces, the Latvian Ministry of Defense has signed a €387 million contract for 42 additional HUNTER infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs). This decision, reflects Latvia’s strategic commitment to reinforcing NATO’s eastern flank at a time when regional security concerns continue to grow. By expanding its partnership with General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS), Riga signals deeper European defense cooperation and sets a benchmark for multinational armored vehicle frameworks. Read Full Defense News at this link.
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| By investing in this new generation of the ASCOD family, Riga strengthens its national resilience while sending a clear signal that European countries are ready to shape a more integrated, capable, and adaptable armored force posture for NATO’s evolving challenges (Picture source: GDELS) |