Latvia unveils unmanned military platform for Baltic defence cooperation
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Latvia unveils unmanned military platform for Baltic defence cooperation
Latvia launches military mobilization drills for 114 reservists as Lithuania tightens Russian language restrictions
Lithuania, Estonia discuss EU border security as Latvia deploys NATO forces near Belarus frontier
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Lithuania is advancing its defense and technological capabilities as part of broader Baltic regional cooperation, with new developments in unmanned military platforms and dual-use industry forums.
The Latvian Army has showcased the “HADES GEKON M2” unmanned ground platform, developed by Latvian engineers for reconnaissance, wounded evacuation, and combat support. The platform, designed for Latvia’s terrain, can carry a 300-kilogram payload at 50 km/h and be controlled remotely via satellite or Starlink, according to Armands Sakne, Business Development Manager at SIA “LV-Teh.” A contract for its supply to the Latvian Armed Forces was signed in April 2026, with plans to extend its use to Lithuania and Estonia .
Meanwhile, the Latvian Dual-Use Export Forum, scheduled for Sept. 6–7 in Rēzekne, has drawn over 150 participants from 19 countries, including the U.S., Germany, and Ukraine. The event aims to foster partnerships in defense and dual-use technologies, with around 50 international and 120 Latvian companies expected to attend, according to Līva Stūrmane, Chairwoman of the Latvian Exporters Association .
In parallel, Lithuania is addressing linguistic and historical matters. Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius stated that authorities must assess the impact on specific groups before discontinuing Russian-language services . Additionally, archaeologists will resume searches this autumn for the remains of Grand Duke Vytautas the Great in Vilnius Cathedral, part of a broader effort to explore the site’s history .
The developments follow recent regional defense and economic initiatives, including Rail Baltica’s railway network and growing EU investment in dual-use technologies. The University of Latvia and LV-Teh have also signed a long-term cooperation agreement to advance defense technology and robotics .
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