On March 11, 2025, the Latvian cabinet approved four separate multinational military exercises on Latvian territory involving the Latvian National Armed Forces and more than 500 soldiers from allied countries. The exercises include: SOLAR ECLIPSE, a tactical field exercise focusing on indirect fire support and combat support specializations; CRYSTAL ARROW, training for headquarters and multinational brigade units to enhance command and control in realistic defensive scenarios; SWIFT RESPONSE, a US Supreme Command-organized exercise developing intelligence, infiltration support, and counter-landing capabilities; and BALTOPS, an annual NATO exercise encompassing full-spectrum naval warfare operations at sea, on land, air, and cyberspace. Defense Minister Andris Sprūds highlighted these exercises as evidence of allied presence and readiness to strengthen Latvia's defense, emphasizing Latvia’s role as NATO’s external border and the importance of combat readiness and allied cooperation.

On March 11, 2025, the Latvian cabinet approved four separate multinational military exercises on Latvian territory involving the Latvian National Armed Forces and more than 500 soldiers from allied countries. The exercises include: SOLAR ECLIPSE, a tactical field exercise focusing on indirect fire support and combat support specializations; CRYSTAL ARROW, training for headquarters and multinational brigade units to enhance command and control in realistic defensive scenarios; SWIFT RESPONSE, a US Supreme Command-organized exercise developing intelligence, infiltration support, and counter-landing capabilities; and BALTOPS, an annual NATO exercise encompassing full-spectrum naval warfare operations at sea, on land, air, and cyberspace. Defense Minister Andris Sprūds highlighted these exercises as evidence of allied presence and readiness to strengthen Latvia's defense, emphasizing Latvia’s role as NATO’s external border and the importance of combat readiness and allied cooperation.