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Feb 1, 2026, 00:14 UTC
Latvia ordered its third mobile MSHORAD complex from Saab for drone, cruise missile, and low-flying aircraft defense, valued at over 119 million euros.
On December 1, 2025, Latvia ordered its third mobile medium short-range air defense (MSHORAD) complex from the Swedish defense company Saab. The system, worth over 119 million euros, is designed to defend against drones, cruise missiles, and low-flying aircraft. It includes the Giraffe 1X radar, RBS 70 NG launcher, and a fire control system, with an effective range of up to 9 kilometers and kill height exceeding 5 kilometers. Equipped with thermal sight and automatic target tracking, the system maintains effectiveness in all weather and times, enhancing Latvia's air defense capabilities against modern aerial threats.
Confidence: High
The event describes Latvia's proactive procurement of advanced mobile air defense systems to enhance protection against aerial threats, reflecting clear alliance defensive preparations rather than aggressor actions.
Source URL
https://x.com/i/web/status/1995531007835943250
Source reliability
A
Info credibility
2
Event time
Dec 1, 2025, 16:30 UTC
Event time confidence
unknown
Location
Land
Primary actor
Saab
Country
Latvia
Tags
Latvia, MSHORAD, air defense, Saab, RBS 70 NG, Giraffe 1X radar, drone defense, cruise missile defense, low-flying aircraft, thermal sight, automatic tracking, military procurement
Signal
Submitted
Feb 1, 2026, 00:14 UTC
Latvia ordered its third mobile MSHORAD complex from Saab for drone, cruise missile, and low-flying aircraft defense, valued at over 119 million euros.
On December 1, 2025, Latvia ordered its third mobile medium short-range air defense (MSHORAD) complex from the Swedish defense company Saab. The system, worth over 119 million euros, is designed to defend against drones, cruise missiles, and low-flying aircraft. It includes the Giraffe 1X radar, RBS 70 NG launcher, and a fire control system, with an effective range of up to 9 kilometers and kill height exceeding 5 kilometers. Equipped with thermal sight and automatic target tracking, the system maintains effectiveness in all weather and times, enhancing Latvia's air defense capabilities against modern aerial threats.
Confidence: High
The event describes Latvia's proactive procurement of advanced mobile air defense systems to enhance protection against aerial threats, reflecting clear alliance defensive preparations rather than aggressor actions.
Source URL
https://x.com/i/web/status/1995531007835943250
Source reliability
A
Info credibility
2
Event time
Dec 1, 2025, 16:30 UTC
Event time confidence
unknown
Location
Land
Primary actor
Saab
Country
Latvia
Tags
Latvia, MSHORAD, air defense, Saab, RBS 70 NG, Giraffe 1X radar, drone defense, cruise missile defense, low-flying aircraft, thermal sight, automatic tracking, military procurement