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Air Defence Unit in Latvia

NASAMS
Following the start of the Russian offensive on Ukraine in February 2022, the Alliance implemented Operation Persistent Effort. 
 
To reinforce Latvia's air defence, SACEUR (Supreme Allied Commander Europe) requested in May 2022 the deployment of an air defence capability to protect Lielvarde Base. Spain complied with this request by deploying a UDAA (Air Defence Unit) of NASAMS missiles in June 2022. 
 
In addition to its primary task of air defence of BA Lievarde, the UDAA actively collaborates with aircraft participating in the ‘Baltic Air Police’ - BAP operation.

 2024

  • 10 June. UDAA NASAMS deployed in Latvia

2023

  • 10 July. UDAA NASAMS and a TK-23 aircraft provide security for the NATO summit in Lithuania.

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    Spanish NASAMS ADA Unit Deployed in Latvia Provides Air Defence for Critical Baltic Infrastructure

    Spanish NASAMS ADA Unit Deployed in Latvia Provides Air Defence for Critical Baltic Infrastructure

    2025/05/29

    Latvia

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  • Launcher crew performing handling ammunition

    Spanish NASAMS Air Defence Unit participates in multinational exercises

    Spanish NASAMS Air Defence Unit participates in multinational exercises

    2024/11/28

    In Lielvarde, Latvia

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  • The radar equipment enters the specified parameters

    UDAA NASAMS deployed in Latvia participates in two air defence exercises at Lielvarde Air Base.

    UDAA NASAMS deployed in Latvia participates in two air defence exercises at Lielvarde Air Base.

    2023/10/02

    Lielvarde, Latvia

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