Latvian company WeMPS has developed and begun practical testing at the Ādaži military base of an automated anti-drone heavy machine gun turret system branded as DUURE Systems. The system integrates radar, sensors, and machine vision for automatic target detection and tracking but requires a human operator to authorize firing. The project is part of a Ministry of Defence R&D contract aimed at protecting critical infrastructure from aerial threats, drawing on combat experience from the war in Ukraine. The weapon platform uses NBS (National Armed Forces) 12.7mm (.50 caliber) machine guns and ammunition, with testing supported by NBS resources including safety perimeter, medics, and firefighters. The project reflects strengthened collaboration between local defense industry and Latvian military entities, including the newly established Autonomous Systems Competence Center (ASKC). This is the fourth local anti-drone R&D project reaching practical test phase, complementing other defense layers such as interceptor drones, anti-drone missiles, and electronic warfare jammers. The Ministry plans rapid procurement if testing meets requirements, with adaptable contracts to respond to evolving Ukraine front-line insights and potential NATO/ EU partner integration. Initial tests are promising but further development and refinement based on soldier feedback continue to enhance the system for future operational deployment in NBS.

Latvian company WeMPS has developed and begun practical testing at the Ādaži military base of an automated anti-drone heavy machine gun turret system branded as DUURE Systems. The system integrates radar, sensors, and machine vision for automatic target detection and tracking but requires a human operator to authorize firing. The project is part of a Ministry of Defence R&D contract aimed at protecting critical infrastructure from aerial threats, drawing on combat experience from the war in Ukraine. The weapon platform uses NBS (National Armed Forces) 12.7mm (.50 caliber) machine guns and ammunition, with testing supported by NBS resources including safety perimeter, medics, and firefighters. The project reflects strengthened collaboration between local defense industry and Latvian military entities, including the newly established Autonomous Systems Competence Center (ASKC). This is the fourth local anti-drone R&D project reaching practical test phase, complementing other defense layers such as interceptor drones, anti-drone missiles, and electronic warfare jammers. The Ministry plans rapid procurement if testing meets requirements, with adaptable contracts to respond to evolving Ukraine front-line insights and potential NATO/ EU partner integration. Initial tests are promising but further development and refinement based on soldier feedback continue to enhance the system for future operational deployment in NBS.