Latvian Armed Forces have signed a multi-year framework agreement with Latvian defense technology company Origin Robotics for the supply and operational deployment of Blaze interceptor drones. The drones are designed to engage and neutralize hostile unmanned aerial systems (UAS), addressing the growing drone threat environment in Europe highlighted by the conflict in Ukraine. This procurement aims to strengthen Latvia's layered air defense and counter-drone capability, reflecting a shift towards cost-efficient, rapidly deployable systems complementing traditional air defense. The framework agreement supports sustained production, boosts domestic defense industry capacity, and aligns with broader NATO goals in the Baltic region to protect against small drone threats. Financial terms and delivery quantities are undisclosed, but the contract structure supports scalable procurement and local industrial resilience in response to rising regional security concerns.

Latvian Armed Forces have signed a multi-year framework agreement with Latvian defense technology company Origin Robotics for the supply and operational deployment of Blaze interceptor drones. The drones are designed to engage and neutralize hostile unmanned aerial systems (UAS), addressing the growing drone threat environment in Europe highlighted by the conflict in Ukraine. This procurement aims to strengthen Latvia's layered air defense and counter-drone capability, reflecting a shift towards cost-efficient, rapidly deployable systems complementing traditional air defense. The framework agreement supports sustained production, boosts domestic defense industry capacity, and aligns with broader NATO goals in the Baltic region to protect against small drone threats. Financial terms and delivery quantities are undisclosed, but the contract structure supports scalable procurement and local industrial resilience in response to rising regional security concerns.