Latvia will supply Ukraine with CVR(T) armored vehicles, according to a report from Delfi on September  15, citing the Latvian Defense Ministry. The specific number and further details of the vehicles are being withheld for security reasons. This follows Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa’s announcement of a new military aid package for Ukraine, which includes armored personnel carriers.

The CVR(T) (Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked)) is a versatile, British-designed armored vehicle family that has been in service since the 1970s. Latvia operates 123 CVR(T) variants, including Scimitar reconnaissance vehicles, Sultan command and control vehicles, Spartan armored personnel carriers, Samson armored recovery vehicles, and Samaritan ambulance vehicles.

In 2019, Latvia signed a contract for over 80 additional CVR(T) units, though this number was later reduced to just over 70. Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds recently announced that the procurement process for new vehicles to replace the CVR(T) is nearing completion.

Latvia has been a steadfast supporter of Ukraine, pledging military aid equivalent to 0.25% of its GDP annually. Additionally, Latvia has committed to providing Ukraine with thousands of drones to bolster its defense capabilities.