Latvia drops planned Archer purchase and selects Czech Morana 155 mm artillery system
Latvia has dropped its planned BAE Bofors Archer acquisition in favour of the Czech Morana 155mm self-propelled howitzer. The decision was driven by cost, delivery timelines, and local industry considerations. The wheeled Morana offers a 52-caliber gun on a Tatra chassis. The choice strengthens Central European defense-industrial ties.
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