Event 7c11cbde-650f-431c-965f-8b838437d3c3

Healthy processed event from Hybrid War Tracker

Status: Healthy (Processed) Last Updated: 2026-02-14 Confidence: High Classification: Military & Paramilitary Operations > High-Tech Military Tools > Drone swarms & UAV surveillance Country: Latvia Country: Belgium Country: Estonia Where: Airspace Tag: Defense Preparation Tag: Latvia Tag: Belgium Tag: Estonia Tag: drone-interceptor Tag: BLAZE Tag: Origin Robotics Tag: BLAZE C-UAS Tag: counter-drone Tag: drone interdiction Tag: defense Tag: directed-energy Tag: autonomous drones Tag: UAS threats Defense Confidence: High
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Event Time
2y ago
Created
1w ago
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Updated
1d ago

Summary

Headline: Origin Robotics starts BLAZE C-UAS drone deliveries to Latvia, Belgium and Estonia

Short Summary: In August 2023, Origin Robotics began delivering its BLAZE C-UAS platforms to Latvia, Belgium, and Estonia, marking the operational rollout of this directed-energy counter-drone system. BLAZE is a modular, lightweight drone interdiction tool capable of autonomous operation to detect, track, and neutralize hostile UAS threats. These deliveries are part of Origin Robotics' mission to provide advanced counter-UAS defense solutions, collaborating with partners in the Northern European region. The introduction of BLAZE systems supports efforts to protect critical infrastructure, public events, and airspace in these European Union member states, reflecting growing regional priorities in combating drone-related threats. The company highlighted that the deployment of BLAZE strengthens security posture amid expanding drone incursions and evolving airspace challenges.

Extended Summary: In August 2023, Origin Robotics began delivering its BLAZE C-UAS platforms to Latvia, Belgium, and Estonia, marking the operational rollout of this directed-energy counter-drone system. BLAZE is a modular, lightweight drone interdiction tool capable of autonomous operation to detect, track, and neutralize hostile UAS threats. These deliveries are part of Origin Robotics' mission to provide advanced counter-UAS defense solutions, collaborating with partners in the Northern European region. The introduction of BLAZE systems supports efforts to protect critical infrastructure, public events, and airspace in these European Union member states, reflecting growing regional priorities in combating drone-related threats. The company highlighted that the deployment of BLAZE strengthens security posture amid expanding drone incursions and evolving airspace challenges.

Description

Origin Robotics has initiated deliveries of their BLAZE Combat-Unique Aerial System (C-UAS) platforms to customers in Latvia, Belgium, and Estonia as part of wider counter-drone defense efforts. The deliveries mark the launch of the BLAZE system, announced in August 2023, with the first shipments arriving in these three European Union countries to help protect critical infrastructure and public events from hostile drones. BLAZE is described as a lightweight, modular directed-energy drone interdiction system capable of fully autonomous deployment and designed for defense against unauthorized UAS incursions. Origin Robotics collaborates with partners across Northern Europe to supply these counter-drone systems and aims to strengthen security capabilities within the European market.

Event Classification

Defense Preparation Event

Rationale

Classified as a defense preparation event because the article describes Origin Robotics delivering defensive counter-UAS systems to EU countries Latvia, Belgium, and Estonia. There is no indication of aggressor actions.