Latvia to supply Ukraine with 12,000 drones in the first half of 2025
Ukraine will receive 12,000 Latvian-made drones as part of the international Drone Coalition.
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This was announced by Latvian Defence Minister Andris Spruds, Delfi reports. The supplies will be carried out as part of an initiative led by Latvia and the United Kingdom. The coalition was formed in February 2024 and already includes 17 countries.
In total, the member states have promised to provide Ukraine with almost €2 billion for the purchase of drones. The coalition has already delivered or is preparing to deliver about 100,000 combat drones, including FPV models.
A Ukrainian Ruta drone missile. Illustration: Destinus
The minister noted that over the past year, Latvia has transferred approximately 5,000 drones to the Ukrainian Defence Forces worth €15 million. The country also contributed €5 million to an international procurement fund managed by the UK.
The coalition's first international tender selected 5 companies from more than 260 European manufacturers to supply 30,000 drones worth €45 million. Two Latvian manufacturers received orders worth €17 million. In addition, Latvia plans to allocate another €20 million for the purchase of drones for Ukraine in 2025.
Source: Delfi
