In a move to enhance its defense posture, Latvia has signed a €50 million agreement with Germany’s Dynamit Nobel Defence for the Skorpion 2 remote mine-laying system and AT2+ anti-tank mines. The contract aims to reinforce NATO’s deterrence framework and improve Latvia’s capacity for rapid defensive action along its eastern border.
The Ministry of Defence confirmed that the deal encompasses the delivery of Skorpion 2 vehicles, AT2+ mines, and associated training and logistical support. Latvian officials described the program as a key modernization initiative for the country’s combat engineering forces, aligning with broader NATO readiness goals in the Baltic region.
The Skorpion 2 enables swift and remote deployment of minefields to disrupt enemy maneuvers. It can disperse hundreds of AT2+ mines within minutes, forming protective barriers stretching up to two kilometers.
Each AT2+ mine employs magnetic, seismic, and pressure detection systems for precise engagement against armored targets. The inclusion of programmable self-neutralization features ensures compliance with NATO mine safety and environmental protocols.
