Frankenburg Technologies conducted successful tests of their new missile 'Mark 1' on 18 December 2025 at Latvia's Ādaži military base, demonstrating full interception and destruction of fast-moving aerial targets including drone threats such as Shahed-type systems. Founded in January 2024 with leadership from former Estonian defense officials, the company developed this cost-efficient, mass-producible missile within 13 months, a significantly faster timeframe compared to traditional defense projects. Supported by Latvian Ministry of Defense research and development contracts, the system integrates with detection and early warning networks to provide a flexible, multilayered anti-drone defense. Latvia plans to start production in 2026, reaching a capacity of 100 missiles per day. Total investment across five years is expected to reach tens of millions of euros, with both private and public funding. The project strengthens European defense technological sovereignty, supports local industry and supply chains, and contributes to boosting NATO Eastern flank defenses against emerging aerial threats. Cooperation with Rīga Technical University also aims at advancing research, development, and talent cultivation in missile technologies.

Frankenburg Technologies conducted successful tests of their new missile 'Mark 1' on 18 December 2025 at Latvia's Ādaži military base, demonstrating full interception and destruction of fast-moving aerial targets including drone threats such as Shahed-type systems. Founded in January 2024 with leadership from former Estonian defense officials, the company developed this cost-efficient, mass-producible missile within 13 months, a significantly faster timeframe compared to traditional defense projects. Supported by Latvian Ministry of Defense research and development contracts, the system integrates with detection and early warning networks to provide a flexible, multilayered anti-drone defense. Latvia plans to start production in 2026, reaching a capacity of 100 missiles per day. Total investment across five years is expected to reach tens of millions of euros, with both private and public funding. The project strengthens European defense technological sovereignty, supports local industry and supply chains, and contributes to boosting NATO Eastern flank defenses against emerging aerial threats. Cooperation with Rīga Technical University also aims at advancing research, development, and talent cultivation in missile technologies.