Swedish troops boost NATO presence in Latvia

Terrific Show of Force: Sweden Deploys to Latvia, Strengthening NATO’s Eastern Flank
For the first time since officially becoming a NATO member in March 2024, Sweden has taken a major step in its international military role. On January 18, 2025, Sweden deployed a mechanized battalion to Latvia,
Hundreds of Swedish forces arrive in Latvia in largest deployment with NATO to date
Hundreds of Swedish troops have arrived in Latvia to join a Canadian-led multinational brigade along NATO’s eastern flank.
Swedish troops boost NATO presence in Latvia amidst tensions
Swedish soldiers arrived in Riga to support the NATO Multinational Brigade under Canadian command. This marks a historic contribution to regional security. About 550 soldiers from the Swedish military contingent arrived in Latvia on Saturday to reinforce the NATO Multinational Brigade under Canadian command.
Hundreds of Swedish forces arrive in Latvia to join Canadian-led NATO brigade
Hundreds of Swedish troops arrived in Latvia on Saturday to join a Canadian-led multinational brigade along NATO’s eastern flank, a mission Sweden is calling its most significant operation so far as a member of the Western defense alliance.
Latvia: Sweden joins NATO's Multinational Brigade in Latvia
Sweden is joining NATO's Multinational Brigade Latvia on a long-term basis with a mechanized infantry battalion of up to 600 soldiers. The commander of the Multinational Brigade Latvia, Colonel Cedric Aspirault,
Swedish troops bolster NATO brigade under Canadian command in Riga
About 550 Swedish soldiers have arrived in Riga to support the NATO Multinational Brigade under Canadian command. This marks a significant step for regional security. Approximately 550 soldiers from the Swedish military contingent arrived in Latvia on Saturday to reinforce the NATO Multinational Brigade under Canadian command.
Hundreds of Swedish troops arrive in Latvia to join a NATO brigade
Hundreds of Swedish troops arrived in Latvia on Saturday to join a Canadian-led multinational brigade along NATO's eastern flank. View on euronews
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