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Latvian Air Force (Latvian: Latvijas Gaisa spēki) is the aviation branch of the National Armed Forces. [2] The first air force (AF) units were established in 1919 and re-established in 1992. It has no air combat capability, thus the defense of Latvian air space is maintained by NATO , with rotating detachments of four aircraft to Lithuania at ...
The base was transferred from Russia to Latvia in 1994. It now forms the core of operations for the Latvian Air Force. Between 2007 and 2014 the air base underwent a major modernization, including the construction of a new administrative headquarters building opened in 2009, and a state-of-the-art runway and taxiways.
Latvia's defense concept is based on a mobile, professional rapid response force and a reserve segment that can be called upon relatively fast for mobilization should the need arise. The National Armed Forces consists of Land Forces, Naval Forces, Air Force and National Guard. Its main tasks are to protect the territory of the State ...
A Latvian Army soldier uses hand signals to communicate with his comrades during exercise Saber Junction 15. Note the LATPAT camouflage pattern and BEAR-II vest. The equipment of the Latvian Land Forces troops includes: LatPat, Multi-LatPat and WoodLatPat (Latvian digital camouflage uniform). Norwegian BEAR-II load bearing armor system; Kevlar ...
Roundel. Flag. Aircraft flown. Helicopter. AS365, UH-60M. Transport. C-27J, L-410, Cessna 172. The Lithuanian Air Force or LAF (Lithuanian: Lietuvos karinės oro pajėgos, abbreviated as LK KOP) is the military aviation branch of the Lithuanian armed forces. It is formed from professional military servicemen and non-military personnel.
Pages in category "Military of Latvia". The following 20 pages are in this category, out of 20 total. This list may not reflect recent changes . Latvian Air Force. Latvian National Armed Forces. Latvian Naval Forces. Saeima and State President Security Service. State Police (Latvia)
Pages in category "Latvian airbases". The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.
Special Task Unit's crest. The Special Tasks Unit (Latvian: Speciālo uzdevumu vienība, SUV) is the only tier one special forces unit falling under the Special Operations Command, branch of the Latvian National Armed Forces (NBS). It was established in September 1991. The unit is specially organized, trained and equipped for the performance of ...