Latvia: Defense Ministry suspends large-scale purchase of armored vehicles and will instead focus on Patria armored vehicle project

The Defense Ministry has cancelled a EUR 200 million-worth procurement of 4x4 armored vehicles, and will instead concentrate on the Patria armored vehicle project, writes LETA, Defense Ministry spokesman Roberts Skraucs explained to LETA that the decision to temporarily suspend the procurement of 4x4 light and medium tactical vehicles was made in order to concentrate financial and administrative resources on the implementation of the 6x6 armored vehicle project together with allies.