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Latvia: Maj. Gen. Dilans appointed armed forces chief of staff

Via BalticaAugust 10, 2023January 13, 202401 mins

Latvia’s government has appointed Major General Andis Dilans as the new Chief of the Joint Staff of the Latvian National Armed Forces (NBS) as of 1 November 2023, Baltic News Network reports. He will replace Major General Imants Ziedins, who will continue his military career in the Ministry of Defence. Dilans has been serving in…

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Latvia: Number of defence personnel should be raised to 31,000: general

Via BalticaJuly 21, 2023January 13, 202401 mins

Latvia should increase the number of defence personnel by at least 1.3 times to around 31,000 in view of the current geopolitical situation, Major General Imants Ziedins of the Latvian National Armed Forces (NBS) stated, LETA reports. He noted that such an increase would not be possible without the compulsory military service. Ziedins said that…

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Imants Ziedins

Latvia: Maj. Gen. Dilans appointed armed forces chief of staff

Latvia: Number of defence personnel should be raised to 31,000: general