The article discusses the implementation and support of defence technology innovations in Latvia and Europe, focusing on financial support instruments, cooperation between innovators and the Ministry of Defence, and leadership in drone technology. Key initiatives include the EU Defence Innovation Scheme (EUDIS), the AGILE financial instrument from the European Commission with €115 million for SMEs and startups, and the SAFE instrument providing €150 billion in loans to EU member states for joint defence projects. Latvia leads a capability coalition in drones and counter-drone technologies with the Netherlands and Croatia and co-leads the Drone Coalition with the UK. The Latvian drone company Origin Robotics received €4.5 million from the European Defence Fund to develop unmanned technology targeting capabilities. Latvia also cooperates with local industry to deliver combat drones to Ukraine. The upcoming Drone Summit in Riga on May 27, 2026, will gather up to 2,000 participants including political leaders, military experts, scientists, and industry representatives from NATO and allied countries.

The article discusses the implementation and support of defence technology innovations in Latvia and Europe, focusing on financial support instruments, cooperation between innovators and the Ministry of Defence, and leadership in drone technology. Key initiatives include the EU Defence Innovation Scheme (EUDIS), the AGILE financial instrument from the European Commission with €115 million for SMEs and startups, and the SAFE instrument providing €150 billion in loans to EU member states for joint defence projects. Latvia leads a capability coalition in drones and counter-drone technologies with the Netherlands and Croatia and co-leads the Drone Coalition with the UK. The Latvian drone company Origin Robotics received €4.5 million from the European Defence Fund to develop unmanned technology targeting capabilities. Latvia also cooperates with local industry to deliver combat drones to Ukraine. The upcoming Drone Summit in Riga on May 27, 2026, will gather up to 2,000 participants including political leaders, military experts, scientists, and industry representatives from NATO and allied countries.