Latvia joins the European defence alliance

Latvia has joined the European defence alliance. The aim of the step is to widen cooperation between Latvian defence industry companies and their partners elsewhere in Europe.

The accession was announced by the Latvian Investment and Development Agency (LIAA), the state body that promotes business and investment in the country. According to the agency, the alliance is intended to help Latvian defence sector firms build broader cooperation links across Europe.

Further details, such as how the alliance operates, the terms of membership or which specific companies may take part, were not provided in the source.