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Latvia: Military Alliances

Asked by Mr Angus MacDonaldLiberal DemocratMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 20 October 2025UIN 81221

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to strengthen (a) military and (b) other defence cooperation with Latvia.

Answered by Al Carns

The UK continues to deepen its defence cooperation with Latvia across both military and broader strategic domains. This includes working with Latvia bilaterally as well as through NATO and the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF). UK troops are currently deployed in Latvia on a JEF exercise, marking the largest ever ground troop deployment to the country. This demonstrates our enduring commitment to NATO and regional security. The UK also remains a joint leader with Latvia on the Drone Coalition, an initiative to source, test, and manufacture drones in support of Ukraine. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to innovation and operational support for allies facing aggression.

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