Latvia hosted the Drone Summit 2026, one of Europe's major defence-sector events focusing on autonomous systems. The summit gathered representatives from industry, defence, and research organizations across multiple countries to discuss technological development, autonomous systems' application in security and defence, and to enhance international cooperation in defence, technology, and innovation. The Military Technology, Drones and Robotics Association prominently featured Latvian companies and research institutions showcasing their expertise. An FPV drone assembly workshop was held by engineers from the RTU Drone Science Group for the Latvian Youth Guard, providing practical experience in unmanned technology development.

Latvia hosted the Drone Summit 2026, one of Europe's major defence-sector events focusing on autonomous systems. The summit gathered representatives from industry, defence, and research organizations across multiple countries to discuss technological development, autonomous systems' application in security and defence, and to enhance international cooperation in defence, technology, and innovation. The Military Technology, Drones and Robotics Association prominently featured Latvian companies and research institutions showcasing their expertise. An FPV drone assembly workshop was held by engineers from the RTU Drone Science Group for the Latvian Youth Guard, providing practical experience in unmanned technology development.