France to buy Latvian 'Blaze' drone interceptor system
France has selected the Latvian-developed 'Blaze' autonomous interceptor drone system to bolster its defense capabilities. The system, designed to neutralize aerial threats, will be manufactured in France through a partnership between Origin Robotics and DSV.
Why it matters
The deal underscores the growing importance of autonomous drone defense systems in NATO interoperability and European security strategies.
Photo: Publicit tes att ls "Blaze" autonom p rtv r jdronu sist ma Yesterday, 12:45 Defence Authors: LSM English (Latvian Public Media) France will become the fourth NATO member state in Europe to deploy the Blaze autonomous interceptor drone system developed by the Latvian defense technology company "Origin Robotics", according to the Latvian Investment and Development Agency (LIAA) statement on June 17. At the international defence and security technology exhibition Eurosatory 2026 taking place in Paris, the Latvian defence technology company Origin Robotics, together with the French defence technology integrator DSV, announced that the French Armed Forces have selected the Blaze autonomous interceptor drone system, developed in Latvia.
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