Latvia To Acquire Short-Range Air Defence Systems From Saab
April 1, 2025
The RBS 70 NG short-range air defence system. Image: Saab
Saab press release
The order includes RBS 70 NG firing units and missiles as well as trainer units.
“Saab continues to support the Latvian National Armed Forces with a strong ground-based air defence capability which will significantly enhance its crucial ability to detect and engage aerial threats,” says Görgen Johansson, head of Saab’s business area Dynamics.
The RBS 70 NG system features an automatic target tracker and a built-in night sight and provides the user with capability to defeat threats including aircraft, drones and missiles from distances of up to nine kilometres.