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Planned Commencement of Site Development and Infrastructure Works at the Propellant Charge Production Facility Site

Published: 05.09.2025.

In line with the previously planned schedule, site development and infrastructure works are expected to commence in early September 2025. These works will prepare the area for the subsequent construction of the modular propellant charge assembly facility. During the works, residents are advised to exercise caution and to avoid approaching the site, including operating machinery.

Works will take place within the implementation of project “PROduction of ModuLar Charges with TripLe and Double Base PrOpellant” or ROLLO.

Site Development and Infrastructure Works

Site development and infrastructure works include activities necessary for the further implementation of the facility project. These include, for example, site preparation, the construction and reinforcement of short road sections, as well as general site organisation and reinstatement upon completion of the works.

In order to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements across various fields, including construction, safety, environmental protection and others, the necessary preparatory work has already been carried out. This includes site assessments, preparation of documentation, and coordination with relevant stakeholders and institutions.

Notice to the Public

During the site development and infrastructure works, residents are advised to exercise caution and to avoid approaching the area, including operating machinery on site.

The Corporation will continue to inform the public regarding the development of the facility to the extent permitted by the specific nature of the defence sector and the site.

About ROLLO

The aim of the ROLLO project is to increase production capacity for modular propellant charges in Europe, including the establishment of an ammunition assembly facility in Latvia. It is one of the largest and most comprehensive projects funded under the Europe’s regulation “Act of Support in Ammunition Production”. The project is also co-financed from the state budget of Latvia.

The project is implemented by the Corporation in cooperation with experienced industry partners from Italy (lead partner), France, Norway and Finland. This enables Latvia to rapidly acquire the necessary expertise for further development, establish the facility in line with planned objectives, advance the industrialisation of the defence sector, support the supply of the National Armed Forces, and integrate into international ammunition supply chains.

To comply with regulatory requirements across various fields – including construction, safety and environmental protection – the necessary preparatory work has already been carried out. This includes site assessments, documentation preparation, and coordination with relevant stakeholders and institutions. Key decisions regarding the project have been approved at government level and, in part, at the level of the European Commission.

The facility will be in Iecava Parish, Bauska Municipality, on state-owned land. The area has historically been, and continues to be, related to military use.

Initial and Planned Works

The site development and infrastructure works include activities necessary for the further implementation of the project, such as site preparation and the construction and reinforcement of access roads. This phase also includes site restoration upon completion of the works.

All planned works are being carried out with the aim of commencing production in the third quarter of next year.

About the “State Defence Corporation”

The Corporation was established following a decision by the Government of Latvia in November 2023. Its aims are to support the long-term development of Latvia’s defence industry, manage investments in the sector, and coordinate processes related to the production of military goods. Through these activities, the Corporation contributes to strengthening the supply capabilities of the NAF, supporting the growth of Latvia’s defence industry, and ensuring the security and continuity of international supply chains. The Corporation works in sectors that require significant state involvement and are not served by the private sector.

The Corporation also fosters national and cross-border cooperation and partnerships. The company is a wholly state-owned enterprise, with the Ministry of Defence acting as its shareholder.