Event 937

{
  "category": "Uncategorized",
  "confidence": "Low",
  "confidence_rationale": "The information is sourced directly from Patria Group's official newsroom and includes detailed statements, dates, and partnership information, all visible in the screenshot.",
  "countries": [
    "Latvia",
    "Finland",
    "Spain"
  ],
  "country": "Latvia",
  "defense_prep": {
    "links": [
      "https://www.patriagroup.com/newsroom/news/2025/patria-aloittaa-ascod-rynnakkopanssarivaunujen-kokoonpanon-latviassa"
    ],
    "title": "Patria to start licensed manufacturing of ASCOD IFVs in ??Latvia, first vehicles expected autumn 2026"
  },
  "description": "Patria is set to begin assembly of ASCOD infantry fighting vehicles in Latvia as part of a collaboration with Defence Partnership Latvia and GDELS-Santa Bárbara Sistemas. Preparations are underway with full production and operational readiness expected by 2026.",
  "event_time_utc": "2025-05-30T12:00:00Z",
  "evidence": [
    "Official company newsroom publication from Patria Group dated 30.5.2025.",
    "Direct statements on assembly start in Latvia, partnership details, and target operational timelines.",
    "Quote on start of production and military capabilities for NATO Level 6."
  ],
  "evidence_quotes": [
    "Patria aloittaa ASCOD-rynnäkköpanssarivaunujen kokoonpanon Latviassa",
    "Valmistavan tuotantovaiheistus vastaa ASCOD-rynnäkköpanssarivaunujen (Infantry Fighting Vehicles; IFVs) kokoonpanosta ja huollosta, ja ensimmäisten ajoneuvojen tuotannon odotetaan käynnistyvän kesäkuussa 2026.",
    "ASCOD-ajoneuvot unustetaan Naton tason 6 suojaluokkaa, automaattikanuunat, panssarintorjunta-ohjusjärjestelmät, konktroidut tai kehittyvät tiedusteluteknologiat, jotka parantavat joukkueen tilannetietoisuutta.",
    "Latvian puolustusministeriö allekirjoitti myös 31.1.2023 sopimuksen GDELS-Santa Bárbara Sistemasin kanssa 42 ASCOD-rynnäkköpanssarivaunun toimittamisesta Latvian kansalliselle asevoimille. Sopimuksen arvo on 173,9 miljoonaa euroa.",
    "Ensimmäisten ASCOD-ajoneuvojen odotetaan olevan käyttövalmiita syksyllä 2026."
  ],
  "extra": {
    "extra": {
      "extra": {
        "extra": {
          "evidence": [
            "Official company newsroom publication from Patria Group dated 30.5.2025.",
            "Direct statements on assembly start in Latvia, partnership details, and target operational timelines.",
            "Quote on start of production and military capabilities for NATO Level 6."
          ]
        }
      }
    }
  },
  "follow_up_by_country": [
    {
      "country": "Latvia",
      "notes": "Latvian Ministry of Defence confirmed ASCOD vehicle procurement and local assembly partnership.",
      "status": "Official Statement"
    }
  ],
  "headline": "Patria aloittaa ASCOD-rynnäkköpanssarivaunujen kokoonpanon Latviassa",
  "location_text": "Latvia",
  "media_assets": [
    {
      "description": "Screenshot capture",
      "type": "screenshot",
      "url": "/media/event_937_1763943480_e2eaf2fd.jpg"
    }
  ],
  "notes": "??Latvia expands armored vehicle production?",
  "schema_version": "v1",
  "screenshot_count": 1,
  "sources": [
    "https://www.patriagroup.com/newsroom/news/2025/patria-aloittaa-ascod-rynnakkopanssarivaunujen-kokoonpanon-latviassa"
  ],
  "summary_short": "Patria and its partners will begin the assembly of ASCOD infantry fighting vehicles in Latvia, with initial operational vehicles expected by autumn 2026.",
  "url": "https://www.patriagroup.com/newsroom/news/2025/patria-aloittaa-ascod-rynnakkopanssarivaunujen-kokoonpanon-latviassa"
}

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  "Attack Type": "",
  "Borders Including Sea, Air,  Violation or Sabotage (which countries)": "",
  "Continuous? (e.g. Jammers)": "",
  "Country (FI;EE;LV;LT;PL;BSR;Air)\nSeparated by Semicolon": "LV",
  "Date": "30-May-25",
  "Defense Prep Event (FI-EE-LV-LT-PL)": "Patria to start licensed manufacturing of ASCOD IFVs in ??Latvia, first vehicles expected autumn 2026",
  "Defense Prep Event (FI-EE-LV-LT-PL) REF LINK": "https://www.patriagroup.com/newsroom/news/2025/patria-aloittaa-ascod-rynnakkopanssarivaunujen-kokoonpanon-latviassa",
  "Follow-Up Link?  (FI,EE,LV,LT,PL, BSR, Air)": "",
  "Follow-Up NOTES": "",
  "Follow-Up incl. Investigation, Prosecution?  (FI,EE,LV,LT,PL, BSR, Air)": "",
  "Latitude, Longitude (WGS84, Decimal Degrees)": "",
  "NOTES": "??Latvia expands armored vehicle production?",
  "Political Disruptions w/ Laws to Favor Kremlin (which countries)": "",
  "Russian-Belarus Terrorist Event (FI-EE-LV-LT-PL)": "",
  "Russian-Belarus Terrorist Event (FI-EE-LV-LT-PL) REF LINK": "",
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  "Screen Snapshots": "",
  "Type Dropdown": "",
  "Where?\n(Air, Land, Sea)": ""
}