Latvia has selected the Czech-built Morana 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer instead of Sweden’s Archer, the Ministry of Defence confirmed on September 17, 2026, prioritizing faster delivery and lower cost while strengthening long-range firepower on NATO’s northeastern flank. The decision gives Latvian forces a highly mobile artillery system designed to fire quickly and relocate before enemy counter-battery forces can respond. Read Full Defense News At This Link.
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| Latvia has selected Czech-built Morana 155mm self-propelled howitzers over Sweden’s Archer, prioritizing faster delivery, lower costs and domestic industrial involvement (Picture Source: Excalibur Army) |