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BRICS vs Latvia

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BRICS (acronym - Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) is a grouping of the world economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Bilateral relations among BRICS are conducted mainly on the basis of non-interference, equality, and mutual benefit. The BRICS nations are considered a geopolitical rival to the G7 bloc.

On August 24, 2023, the expansion of the group on January 1, 2024 was announced to include Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates. On 29 December 2023 the Government of Argentina officially announce that Argentina will not join the BRICS. This is due to the change of president to Javier Milei.

Latvia is a country located in Eastern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, between Estonia and Lithuania, with an area of 64,589 km2 (land boundries: 1,370 km and costline 498 km). The capital of Latvia is Riga. The number of inhabitants is 1,842,226.

Republic of Latvia joined NATO end European Union in 2004. The Latvian military has participated in NATO and EU missions abroad and regularly conducts training and exercises. Latvia hosts NATO partner forces. North Atlantic Alliance has provided air protection for Latvia since 2004 through its Baltics Air Policing mission. Latvia is a member of the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force, a pool of high-readiness military forces from 10 Baltic and Scandinavian countries. The Latvian military's inventory consists of a mix of European and US equipment

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Military expenditures

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Military budget

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642.8 billion $
1.9 billion $

Percent of GDP

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0 %
3.45 %

Manpower

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Active personnel

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6,345,000
17,345

Reserve personnel

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7,754,000
38,000

Available for military

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992,083,395
530,000

Land Forces

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Tanks

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23,394
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Armoured fighting vehicles

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61,131
405
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Total artillery

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33,143
47
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Self-propelled artillery

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9,510
47
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Rocket artillery

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9,684
0

Air Forces

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Total aircraft

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15,992
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Fighter

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1,562
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Multirole

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2,890
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Attack

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1,285
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Helicopters

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5,334
3
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UCAV (combat drone)

+
643
0

Navy

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Total naval

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2,673
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Aircraft carriers

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12
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Destroyers

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77
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Frigates

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108
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Corvettes

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222
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Submarines

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192
0

Nuclear weapons

BRICS

Data not available

Latvia

Does not have nuclear weapons.

Military service

BRICS

Data not available

Latvia

18 years of age for voluntary military service for men and women; 12 months mandatory military service for men 18-27 years of age