Introduction State Defence Concept is based on Military Threat Analysis. It defines the strategic framework, priorities and peacetime, military conflict and wartime national-level military defence responsibilities. State Defence planning is coherent with military defence plans and political safeguards of collective defence provided by the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO). According to National Security Law, State Defence Plan must be aligned with Military Threat Analysis and framework laid out in the State Defence Concept. State defence concerns every citizen of Latvia. It is, therefore, the responsibility of the government, public authorities and every resident of Latvia. If we all take our and our country’s security seriously, we as a society will become better prepared for any potential crisis or other contingency. People need to constantly be aware of current security challenges and how they can contribute to state defence efforts. The new State Defence Concept is released at a time when our society continues to feel the pressures of volatile international security situation and different kinds of non-military threats, such as cybersecurity threats, disinformation and hostile propaganda, socio-economic challenges of the pandemic, natural calamities and other contingencies that have significant impact on public safety, health and well-being, as well as the overall stability in the country. As government tackles all of the above concerns, it must ensure military vigilance and combat readiness of its army. It must also continue to implement a comprehensive armed forces capability development programme. Current regional security context requires Latvia to continue its consistent and pragmatic steps towards stronger state defence, which will allow us to withstand external pressure and achieve faster post-crisis recovery. 1