Latvian National Armed Forces
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The Latvian National Armed Forces (Latvian: Latvijas Nacionālie bruņotie spēki), or NBS, are the armed forces of Latvia. Latvia's defense concept is based on a mobile professional rapid response force and 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; participate in international military operations; and to prevent threats to national security.[5]
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Latvian National Armed Forces | |
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Latvijas Nacionālie bruņotie spēki | |
Motto | Vienotībā spēks (English: "Power in unity") |
Founded | 10 July 1919; 104 years ago (1919-07-10) |
Current form | 23 August 1991; 32 years ago (1991-08-23) |
Service branches | |
Headquarters | Riga, Latvia |
Leadership | |
President | Edgars Rinkēvičs |
Minister of Defence | Andris Sprūds |
Commander of the Joint Headquarters | Lieutenant General Leonīds Kalniņš[1] |
Personnel | |
Military age | 18 |
Conscription | Yes[2] |
Active personnel | 17,250[3] |
Reserve personnel | 36,000 |
Expenditures | |
Budget | €1.13 billion (2024)[4] |
Percent of GDP | 2.4% (2024)[4] |
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History | |
Ranks | Military ranks of Latvia |
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