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Wednesday, 08.05.2024, 17:37
Latvia to receive first shipment of armored vehicles from Great Britain in autumn
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The ministry points out that all of initial CVRT training courses in Great Britain have been completed, and that further training will be held within the units themselves. The first CVRT vehicles will arrive in Latvia this autumn.
The vehicles will be stationed at various military bases, including Adazi.
Latvia will receive several shipments of the CVRT vehicles, and the final shipment is scheduled for 2020.
As reported, the government signed an agreement with Great Britain in 2014 on the purchase of 123 CVRT vehicles for EUR 48.1 million.
The contract contains items that stipulate the supply of armored vehicles, equipment, tools and spare parts, as well as renovation works.
The specific vehicles are highly mobile and suitable for Latvia's conditions. They are capable of using all public roads and bridges in Latvia, as well as on land outside swamp areas. The mass of one unit is eight to ten tons, depending on the vehicle's modification and armor level. They can be easily transported using railroad, ships, and aerial transport.
The vehicles will also be equipped with one of the most modern anti-tank weapons – ''Spike'' mobile missile systems.
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