Signal
Submitted
Feb 5, 2026, 11:05 UTC
On February 5, 2026, Latvia signed a memorandum of understanding with Germany's Dynamit Nobel Defence GmbH to establish an anti-tank mine production facility in Latvia.
On February 5, 2026, the Latvian Ministry of Defence signed a memorandum of understanding with German company Dynamit Nobel Defence GmbH for the establishment of an anti-tank mine production plant in Latvia. The facility is planned to begin manufacturing operations by 2028 to meet the full production and supply cycle demands of Latvia’s National Armed Forces. The project includes local production of modern mine systems "Skorpion 2" under a long-term remote mining delivery contract, integrating modern technology into Latvian defense industry and enhancing strategic independence. This cooperation is intended to strengthen Latvia's national defense capabilities and support the growth of Latvia's defense industry with potential export opportunities. The memorandum confirms political willingness and industrial cooperation between Latvia and Germany. Additional cooperation areas include production of artillery munitions and involvement in other defense projects with German partners Rheinmetall and Dynamit Nobel. The agreement follows the existing contract signed in October 2025 for supplying the "Skorpion 2" system to Latvia's National Armed Forces.
Confidence: High
The event describes an official agreement to establish domestic production of anti-tank mines in Latvia by a Latvian-German partnership aimed at strengthening Latvia's national defense capabilities. This is a clear alliance defense preparation action with no indication of hostile aggressor activity.
Source URL
https://mod.gov.lv/lv/zinas/parakstits-saprasanas-memorands-par-prettanku-minu-razotnes-izveidi-latvija
Source reliability
C
Info credibility
3
Event time
Feb 5, 2026, 00:00 UTC
Event time confidence
unknown
Location
Latvia
Primary actor
Dynamit Nobel Defence GmbH
Country
Latvia
Tags
Latvia, Anti-tank Mines, Defense Preparations, Border security, Defense Industry, Military Production, Dynamit Nobel Defence, Skorpion 2, Memorandum of Understanding, National Armed Forces, Latvian Ministry of Defence
Signal
Submitted
Feb 5, 2026, 11:05 UTC
On February 5, 2026, Latvia signed a memorandum of understanding with Germany's Dynamit Nobel Defence GmbH to establish an anti-tank mine production facility in Latvia.
On February 5, 2026, the Latvian Ministry of Defence signed a memorandum of understanding with German company Dynamit Nobel Defence GmbH for the establishment of an anti-tank mine production plant in Latvia. The facility is planned to begin manufacturing operations by 2028 to meet the full production and supply cycle demands of Latvia’s National Armed Forces. The project includes local production of modern mine systems "Skorpion 2" under a long-term remote mining delivery contract, integrating modern technology into Latvian defense industry and enhancing strategic independence. This cooperation is intended to strengthen Latvia's national defense capabilities and support the growth of Latvia's defense industry with potential export opportunities. The memorandum confirms political willingness and industrial cooperation between Latvia and Germany. Additional cooperation areas include production of artillery munitions and involvement in other defense projects with German partners Rheinmetall and Dynamit Nobel. The agreement follows the existing contract signed in October 2025 for supplying the "Skorpion 2" system to Latvia's National Armed Forces.
Confidence: High
The event describes an official agreement to establish domestic production of anti-tank mines in Latvia by a Latvian-German partnership aimed at strengthening Latvia's national defense capabilities. This is a clear alliance defense preparation action with no indication of hostile aggressor activity.
Source URL
https://mod.gov.lv/lv/zinas/parakstits-saprasanas-memorands-par-prettanku-minu-razotnes-izveidi-latvija
Source reliability
C
Info credibility
3
Event time
Feb 5, 2026, 00:00 UTC
Event time confidence
unknown
Location
Latvia
Primary actor
Dynamit Nobel Defence GmbH
Country
Latvia
Tags
Latvia, Anti-tank Mines, Defense Preparations, Border security, Defense Industry, Military Production, Dynamit Nobel Defence, Skorpion 2, Memorandum of Understanding, National Armed Forces, Latvian Ministry of Defence