Latvia has concluded a €50 million procurement deal with Germany’s Dynamit Nobel Defence for the Skorpion 2 remote mine-laying system and AT2+ anti-tank mines. The acquisition is aimed at improving Latvia’s defensive readiness and strengthening NATO’s collective deterrence in the Baltic region.
The Latvian Ministry of Defence stated that the agreement includes delivery of mine-laying systems, advanced mines, training, and logistical support. Defense officials hailed the initiative as a crucial leap forward in modernizing the country’s engineering units and increasing operational agility along the eastern frontier.
Capable of rapidly deploying hundreds of mines across a 2,000-meter stretch, the Skorpion 2 system provides a modern, automated solution for creating defensive barriers.
The AT2+ mines are equipped with sophisticated detection technologies—magnetic, seismic, and pressure sensors—that accurately target armored vehicles. Their self-destruct programming ensures safety and environmental compliance, meeting NATO standards for modern mine warfare.
