Latvia has officially kicked off its trade mission to the United States this week with participation in the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting & Exposition in Washington, D.C. — one of the world’s premier defense industry events. The mission highlights Latvia’s ambition to become a Baltic hub for defense technology, dual-use innovation, and transatlantic cooperation. Led by Minister of Economics Viktors Valainis and organized by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA), the delegation includes around 50 Latvian defence, energy, and ICT companies. Their goal: to deepen partnerships with U.S. industry leaders and investors, explore joint R&D opportunities, and expand Latvia’s role in global security…