From May 5 to 15, 2026, Latvia will host simultaneous military exercises: the Land Forces Mechanized Infantry Brigade's "Kristāla bulta 2026" and NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia's "Spring Warrior". "Kristāla bulta 2026" focuses on brigade-level operation planning and execution in conventional warfare with realistic conditions, emphasizing combat capabilities, unit synchronization, and drone integration. It also includes observation, kinetic capability integration, and casualty evacuation in collaboration with emergency medical services. "Spring Warrior", organized by NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia, aims to enhance unit cohesion in Latvian defense operations, improving force deployment, logistics, command, and control across various Latvian territories. Approximately 2500 soldiers and 500 equipment units will participate in "Kristāla bulta 2026", including personnel from Latvian Land Forces, NATO units, National Guard brigades, Air Force, Military Police, and Support Command. "Spring Warrior" will involve over 2200 troops and about 300 equipment units. Activities will take place in Ādaži and Sēlija military training grounds, Latvian state forest areas, and various civilian regions across Latvia, including multiple municipalities such as Aizkraukle, Jēkabpils, Sigulda, Gulbene, Rēzekne, and Daugavpils. Increased military vehicle and troop movements are expected nationwide, along with drone usage. All activities coordinate with local authorities and landowners, and training areas will be tidied after exercises. The exercises aim to strengthen Latvia's defense readiness and cooperation between NATO, Latvian forces, and local entities in the context of regional security challenges.

From May 5 to 15, 2026, Latvia will host simultaneous military exercises: the Land Forces Mechanized Infantry Brigade's "Kristāla bulta 2026" and NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia's "Spring Warrior". "Kristāla bulta 2026" focuses on brigade-level operation planning and execution in conventional warfare with realistic conditions, emphasizing combat capabilities, unit synchronization, and drone integration. It also includes observation, kinetic capability integration, and casualty evacuation in collaboration with emergency medical services. "Spring Warrior", organized by NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia, aims to enhance unit cohesion in Latvian defense operations, improving force deployment, logistics, command, and control across various Latvian territories. Approximately 2500 soldiers and 500 equipment units will participate in "Kristāla bulta 2026", including personnel from Latvian Land Forces, NATO units, National Guard brigades, Air Force, Military Police, and Support Command. "Spring Warrior" will involve over 2200 troops and about 300 equipment units. Activities will take place in Ādaži and Sēlija military training grounds, Latvian state forest areas, and various civilian regions across Latvia, including multiple municipalities such as Aizkraukle, Jēkabpils, Sigulda, Gulbene, Rēzekne, and Daugavpils. Increased military vehicle and troop movements are expected nationwide, along with drone usage. All activities coordinate with local authorities and landowners, and training areas will be tidied after exercises. The exercises aim to strengthen Latvia's defense readiness and cooperation between NATO, Latvian forces, and local entities in the context of regional security challenges.