Kaspars Pudāns
SwedenmilitaryMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Kaspars Pudāns is the newly appointed commander of the National Armed Forces of Latvia. Known for his straightforward approach, he has been vocal about prioritizing the procurement of anti-tank mines and artillery ammunition over infantry mines, reflecting a strategic focus on modern defense needs rather than political pressures.
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Kaspars Pudāns, Latvia's defense chief, warned of a potential Russian invasion of the Baltic states by 2028.
Rysk lag gör fastigheter till militärt hot mot EuropaSweden· 2026-06-19
Kaspars Pudāns is the commander of the National Armed Forces who mentioned that they had timely information about drones near the border.
Dronu notriekšana ir kļuvusi par NBS goda jautājumu / Diena
Latvia· 2026-05-27
The commander of the National Armed Forces admitted that current air defense solutions do not meet public expectations regarding drone incidents at the Latvian border.
Viens drons letalitātes un precizitātes ziņā atbilst 22 artilērijas lādiņiem / DienaLatvia· 2026-05-27
Kaspars Pudāns is the Commander of the National Armed Forces who will join the president on the visit.
Prezidents nākamnedēļ apmeklēs Latvijas austrumu robežu / DienaLatvia· 2026-02-26
Kaspars Pudāns is the commander of the National Armed Forces who discussed the expanded training opportunities at the military polygon.
Militārā poligona Sēlija pirmās kārtas attīstība izmaksā aptuveni 36,5 miljonus eiro / DienaLatvia· 2026-02-20
Kaspars Pudāns also expressed condolences following the death of the soldier.
Netālu no Rīgas miris NATO Daudznacionālajā brigādē dienošs Kanādas karavīrs / DienaLatvia· 2026-01-31
Kaspars Pudāns, the Chief of the Latvian Armed Forces, also expressed condolences for the soldier's death.
Riia lähedal suri NATO brigaadis teeninud Kanada sõdur
Estonia· 2026-01-31
Pudāns mentioned that the Latvian army already has plans to restrict mobility by railway under certain threat conditions.
Pretmobilitātes pasākumi pie austrumu robežas nav tikai jautājums par dzelzceļa sliedēm / DienaLatvia· 2026-01-28
Kaspars Pudans is the commander of the Latvian defense forces discussing military readiness against potential threats.
Latvijos gynybos vadas atskleidė, kaip ginkluojasi „braliukai“: „Putinas nelauks, kol pasirengsime“
Lithuania· 2025-10-19General Major Kaspars Pudāns explained the role of acoustic sensors in identifying potential threats to national security.
Latvija oktobrī ieviesīs akustiskās detekcijas sistēmu aizsardzības vajadzībām / DienaLatvia· 2025-09-18
General Major Kaspars Pudāns indicated that the 'Patria' 6x6 armored personnel carriers will be used by Ukrainian defenders in the most challenging combat conditions.
Ukrainai piegādāta nākamā partija ar Latvijā ražotajiem Patria 6x6 bruņutransportieriem / DienaLatvia· 2025-09-16Kaspars Pudāns is the commander of the National Armed Forces of Latvia.
Pēc Krievijas drona ielidošanas Polijā patlaban šādi draudi Latvijā nav konstatēti / DienaLatvia· 2025-09-10
Kaspars Pudāns is the commander of the National Armed Forces involved in the border discussions.
Latvijas austrumu robežjoslas paplašināšana neietekmēs saimniecisko darbību / DienaLatvia· 2025-08-20Kaspars Pudāns is the commander of the National Armed Forces emphasizing the need for individual work with landowners regarding national defense.
Valsts prezidents rosina paplašināt Latvijas austrumu robežjoslu / DienaLatvia· 2025-08-19
Kaspars Pudāns is the commander of the National Armed Forces.
Militāro izdevumu pieaugumam jāatspoguļojas reālās militārās spējās / DienaLatvia· 2025-07-15
Kaspars Pudāns is the Minister of Defense and Commander of the National Armed Forces of Latvia.
Latvijas austrumu robežas stiprināšanai šogad plāno iegādāties mīnas un sensoru sistēmas / DienaLatvia· 2025-04-24Kaspars Pudāns is noted for his relative youth as the new military leader of Latvia.
FOOKUS ⟩ Balti riikide sõnakaima kaitseväe juhataja tiitel rändas Eestist LeetuEstonia· 2025-04-22
Kaspars Pudans, the head of the Latvian Defense Corps, stated that Latvia's focus will remain on anti-tank mines and artillery shells.
Polen und Baltikum wollen wieder Anti-Personen-Minen
Switzerland· 2025-03-31
General Kaspars Pudāns, the Chief of Staff of the Estonian Defense Forces, emphasized the importance of heavier mines.
Nato-land vurderer å bryte avtale om landminer
Norway· 2025-03-21
Kaspars Pudāns is the new commander of the National Armed Forces who clarified that the procurement of infantry mines is not among his priorities.
Skrējiens pa mīnu lauku / DienaLatvia· 2025-03-21