Kaspars Pudāns

Kaspars Pudāns

military Latvia

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
5,489
Power
106$
Sentiment
7.29
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Latvia 2 7.50 0.22% +0% 1,886,198 4,229 $34,000 76$
Estonia 1 7.00 0.09% +0% 1,326,539 1,260 $31,000 29$
Totals 3 3,212,737 5,489 $65,000 105$
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Recent Mentions

Estonia Estonia: Kaspars Pudāns, the Chief of the Latvian Armed Forces, also expressed condolences for the soldier's death. 7

Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857: Riia lähedal suri NATO brigaadis teeninud Kanada sõdur

Latvia Latvia: Pudāns mentioned that the Latvian army already has plans to restrict mobility by railway under certain threat conditions. 6

Diena: Pretmobilitātes pasākumi pie austrumu robežas nav tikai jautājums par dzelzceļa sliedēm / Diena

Lithuania Lithuania: Kaspars Pudans is the commander of the Latvian defense forces discussing military readiness against potential threats. 6

15min – major Lithuanian news website: Latvijos gynybos vadas atskleidė, kaip ginkluojasi „braliukai“: „Putinas nelauks, kol pasirengsime“

Latvia Latvia: General Major Kaspars Pudāns explained the role of acoustic sensors in identifying potential threats to national security. 7

Diena: Latvija oktobrī ieviesīs akustiskās detekcijas sistēmu aizsardzības vajadzībām / Diena

Latvia Latvia: General Major Kaspars Pudāns indicated that the 'Patria' 6x6 armored personnel carriers will be used by Ukrainian defenders in the most challenging combat conditions. 8

Diena: Ukrainai piegādāta nākamā partija ar Latvijā ražotajiem Patria 6x6 bruņutransportieriem / Diena

Latvia Latvia: Kaspars Pudāns is the commander of the National Armed Forces involved in the border discussions. 6

Diena: Latvijas austrumu robežjoslas paplašināšana neietekmēs saimniecisko darbību / Diena

Latvia Latvia: Kaspars Pudāns is the commander of the National Armed Forces emphasizing the need for individual work with landowners regarding national defense. 7

Diena: Valsts prezidents rosina paplašināt Latvijas austrumu robežjoslu / Diena