Long-range deployment of armored vehicles: served Britain, fought in the Falklands, sold to Latvia, gifted to Ukraine

On April 28, the Latvian government supported a draft resolution from the Ministry of Defense regarding the transfer of additional CVR(T) combat reconnaissance tracked armored vehicles to Ukraine, with the specific number not specified.

"Considering the current needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, we will transfer additional CVR(T) combat reconnaissance tracked armored vehicles to Ukraine to fight against Russian aggression – and we will continue such assistance for as long as necessary," noted Defense Minister Andris Spruds.

The decision was also announced by Foreign Minister Baiba Braže. "We will continue to ensure that Ukraine has a strong position on the battlefield, as this brings the possibility of achieving peace at the negotiating table closer," she emphasized.

Latvian Government decided to transfer to the Ukrainian Armed Forces additional CVR(T)’s. 🇱🇻🇺🇦

Latvia’s military support to Ukraine was 0.3% of GDP in ‘25. We’ill continue to ensure that Ukraine is strong on the battlefield as it will bring peace closer at the negotiating table. pic.twitter.com/TgxTdoA4gd

— Baiba Braže (@Braze_Baiba) April 28, 2026

CVR(T) (Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked)) is a family of British light reconnaissance armored vehicles that form the backbone of the Latvian Land Forces' armored fleet.

Latvia began acquiring used vehicles of this type from the United Kingdom in 2014 for the mechanization of the infantry brigade. A total of 123 used armored vehicles of the CVR(T) family were ordered for £39.4 million (about €48.1 million at that time).

They participated in the Falklands War as well as in the Gulf War (when they fought against Iraq).

To replace the CVR(T) vehicles given to Ukraine, Latvia is purchasing modern infantry fighting vehicles ASCOD 2. A total of 84 vehicles have been ordered.