On December 18, 2025, Andris Spruds announced that Latvia has achieved a European defense breakthrough with the first guided missile designed for mass production, innovated by Frankenburg Technologies. This missile, built from commercial off-the-shelf components, is a low-cost, mass-produced interceptor specifically targeting fast-moving aerial threats. Supported by Latvia’s Ministry of Defence counter-drone R&D initiative—which allocated €10 million earlier in the year for related projects—the missile underwent a full kill-chain hard-kill intercept test at the Ādaži Military base on December 12, 2025. The field test yielded two successful hits against the target, marking a significant advancement in Latvia’s defense capabilities. Contracts for the initiative were awarded to four Latvian companies, signaling strong domestic industrial involvement. This development aligns with Latvia’s priority on drone and anti-drone technology and adds to European defense autonomy within NATO frameworks.
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Country: Latvia
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