Latvia and the Netherlands have signed a letter of intent regarding the use of the "Sēlija" military training ground for exercises, training, and drone testing. This was reported by Delfi, according to UNN.
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The agreement was signed by Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa and the Dutch Minister of Defense during the international Drone Summit in Riga. According to Siliņa, the document confirms the intention of both countries to deepen defense cooperation and will signify an increased military presence of allies in Latvia.
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During the summit, UK Minister for the Armed Forces Alistair Carns stated that drones are fundamentally changing modern warfare – from close combat to strikes deep in the rear.
"If you want peace and you want peace to be preserved, unfortunately, you need to prepare for war,"
Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine David Aloyan emphasized that Ukraine has already become not only a recipient of aid but also a partner sharing combat experience and technological solutions. He noted that Kyiv already has successful results of cooperation with Latvia, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom in the field of drones.
Evika Siliņa also stated that Latvia, which borders Russia and Belarus, needs additional capabilities for intercepting drones. According to her, the country is already spending nearly 5% of its GDP on defense, with 10 million euros allocated for the development of innovation and new technologies.