This policy review study by Roberts Kits from LaSER Latvijas Stratēģijas un Ekonomikas Risinājumu Institūts discusses the development and cooperation of the Baltic defence industry, focusing on Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. It highlights the critical role of the defence industry in driving defence capabilities and economic development amid increasing defence spending in Europe. The study compares the defence industries' competitiveness, development trends, and potential within the Baltic and European context. It also analyzes key challenges and opportunities shaping the region's future defence industry. The report offers practical recommendations to strengthen regional cooperation and enhance the defence industry's growth and competitiveness, aiming to promote evidence-based discussion for regional security and economic growth.

This policy review study by Roberts Kits from LaSER Latvijas Stratēģijas un Ekonomikas Risinājumu Institūts discusses the development and cooperation of the Baltic defence industry, focusing on Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. It highlights the critical role of the defence industry in driving defence capabilities and economic development amid increasing defence spending in Europe. The study compares the defence industries' competitiveness, development trends, and potential within the Baltic and European context. It also analyzes key challenges and opportunities shaping the region's future defence industry. The report offers practical recommendations to strengthen regional cooperation and enhance the defence industry's growth and competitiveness, aiming to promote evidence-based discussion for regional security and economic growth.