Reports on drone defense integration, innovation, and security cooperation across Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
baltics
ScaleWolf founder Edvinas Kerza warned that underground automatic drones could soon pose a new security threat to Lithuania and urged authorities to invest in detection, regulation and international cooperation.
baltics
Spain has deployed 'Crow' counter-drone systems to Lithuania to bolster NATO defences against Russian drone threats.
baltics
Quantum Systems and Lithuania's ADV Defense signed a memorandum in Vilnius to collaborate on market expansion, localisation and joint R&D to integrate unmanned systems and strengthen supply chains for NATO's Eastern Flank.
baltics
Quantum-Systems and Lithuania’s ADV Defense signed a memorandum of understanding to create an industrial partnership for unmanned systems operations, sustainment and training in the Baltic region.
baltics
A Lithuanian charity has delivered $6.9 million in drones and military equipment to Ukraine's armed forces to bolster Kyiv's reconnaissance and targeting capabilities.
Local Players
The partnership integrates Helsing's AI with ARX Robotics' UGVs to digitize land warfare, accelerating reconnaissance and strike capabilities. This aims for technological superiority over adversaries by reducing human latency in the kill chain.
policy
Latvia's Foreign Minister Baiba Braže addresses the rising threat of Russian drone incursions in European airspace, emphasizing the urgency for enhanced EU defense measures and the implications of ongoing sanctions against Russia amid hybrid warfare concerns.
baltics
Lithuania has announced plans to develop technologies aimed at countering drones and balloons within a six-month timeframe. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance national security and address emerging aerial threats, reflecting a growing concern among European nations.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
In response to recent drone incursions, Belgium has decided to bolster its defense capabilities by purchasing drone interceptors from Latvia. This strategic move aims to enhance national security and address growing concerns over unauthorized drone activities in European airspace.
baltics
A man was apprehended for flying a drone near Vilnius Airport, with authorities indicating he believed his actions were permissible. The incident raises questions about public understanding of drone regulations in Lithuania.
Local Players
A Lithuanian startup is rapidly deploying strike drones to Ukraine, utilizing innovative padding for protection during transport. This initiative aims to support Ukraine's defense efforts amid ongoing conflict, showcasing the increasing role of private companies in military logistics and technology.
defense
A drone was downed in Eatonia close to a military installation, highlighting ongoing security concerns in the region. The incident raises questions about drone surveillance and potential threats to military operations.