Electronic Warfare Coalition Meets in Latvia
The 15-nation coalition held a plenary session in Latvia and visited the Sēlija military training ground to review testing capabilities.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Military Jobs
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The Electronic Warfare Coalition held a plenary session in Latvia this week, where members discussed challenges in electronic warfare and support for Ukraine. Coalition representatives also visited the Sēlija military training ground to familiarize themselves with its testing capabilities.
Why it matters
The coalition, established in April 2025 within the Ukrainian Defence Contact Group, is focused on electronic warfare challenges and assistance to Ukraine. Latvia's offer of the Sēlija range for operational testing of electronic warfare equipment and technologies positions the country as a host for such development work.
The Electronic Warfare Coalition comprises 15 member states, with Germany leading in cooperation with Sweden and Ukraine. The report does not provide comparator figures or details on the outcomes of the plenary discussions.
The players
Electronic Warfare Coalition
A coalition of 15 member states formed in April 2025 within the Ukrainian Defence Contact Group to address electronic warfare challenges and support Ukraine.
Germany
A European nation that leads the Electronic Warfare Coalition in cooperation with Sweden and Ukraine.
Sweden
A Nordic nation that cooperates with Germany and Ukraine in leading the Electronic Warfare Coalition.
The details
Coalition representatives discussed electronic warfare challenges and support for Ukraine during the Latvia session. Latvia offers the Sēlija military training ground, which was only recently created, for operational testing of electronic warfare equipment and technologies.
Timeline
April 2025: Electronic Warfare Coalition established within the Ukrainian Defence Contact Group.
This week: Plenary session held in Latvia and Sēlija training ground visit reported (November 2026).
Market Landscape
The Electronic Warfare Coalition was formed in April 2025 as a specialized working group within the Ukrainian Defence Contact Group. Its focus on electronic warfare reflects a targeted extension of Western coordination efforts supporting Ukraine's defense capabilities.
Electronic warfare equipment testing at the Sēlija range could create operational and technical roles connected to coalition programs. The source does not specify hiring plans or job openings tied to the coalition.
The takeaway
Defense coordination on electronic warfare is increasingly distributed across multiple nations, with testing infrastructure becoming a key contribution. Readers tracking defense-sector employment should watch how coalition testing programs develop at host sites like Sēlija.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Lsm.
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