Barracks for NATO's multinational brigade unveiled in Ādaži, Latvia / Article

The expansion of the barracks is one of the projects implemented by Canada, demonstrating the country’s long-term commitment to promoting Euro-Atlantic and Latvian security, the Ministry said. Canada plays a key role in coordinating the composition of the NATO multinational brigade and the infrastructure needed to accommodate allied soldiers.

Canada has invested €18.5 million in the construction of the four barracks buildings.

The four barracks buildings will be able to accommodate 600 allied soldiers, but if necessary, the number of soldiers can be increased to 1,200.

Each barracks building has a laundry room, storage rooms in the basement, a weapons storage room and other amenities for soldiers. Construction of the barracks began in 2023.

Photo: Gatis Dieziņš (Aizsardzības ministrija)

“I am grateful for Canada’s significant contribution to the development of the Ādaži military base, ensuring even better living conditions for the soldiers of the NATO multinational brigade who are serving in Latvia and are ready to support us militarily in these challenging times,” said Defence Minister Andris Sprūds (Progressives).

The expansion of the barracks is necessary because the number of soldiers from the Canadian-led NATO multinational brigade in Latvia has increased significantly over the past year. Their main task is to provide support for the defence of NATO’s eastern flank.

Latvia has developed close relations with Canada, which is the leading country of the NATO multinational brigade stationed in Latvia. The allied brigade brings together soldiers from Albania, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Italy, Iceland, Canada, Montenegro, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, North Macedonia and Sweden.

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