Latvian DM tells 'Post': Israeli weapons are top-notch, I support its right to self-defense
Despite the NAZA film harming Israel's reputation across the globe, Melnis said that he wanted to "show solidarity – it is an honor to be here," adding that he has not yet seen the film.
Latvian Defense Minister Raivis Melnis praised Israeli weapons as top-notch and supported Israel's right to self-defense, in an exclusive interview with The Jerusalem Post. Latvia is currently facing threats from drones due to the Ukraine-Russia War and is interested in purchasing air defense and counter-drone systems. During his visit, Melnis met with Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz and other top defense industry representatives.
Latvia is exploring various systems, including Iron Dome for shooting down drones and anti-ballistic missile systems. Melnis emphasized the importance of obtaining these systems quickly, hoping for a much shorter time frame than three years. Israeli systems have proven reliability during the three-year war, and Israeli companies can provide systems for both Israel and foreign partners.
Melnis also discussed cyber-AI defense products and indicated that these were not the primary focus of the visit, but additional technologies are being explored to improve cyber capabilities. He expressed interest in learning from Israel's expertise in border protection and expressed solidarity with Israel's right to self-defense, condemning Iranian attacks on Israel and supporting Israel's defense of its people.
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