Autonomous Systems Competence Center
Coverage of Autonomous Systems Competence Center in the Nexus archive.
- At a NATO range in Latvia, hits and misses mark Europe’s counter-drone journey
NATO tested counter-drone technologies at a range in Latvia, showcasing mixed results from European startups like Eraser and Nordic Air Defense. The demonstrations highlighted challenges in reliably intercepting drones, driven by urgent threats from Ukraine and Russia's drone warfare, while emphasizing the need for cost-effective solutions.
- Latvia sends mobile intercept units to Russian border in wake of drone incursions
Latvia will deploy mobile drone-interceptor units to its eastern border with Russia, using locally manufactured drones from Origin Robotics and Eraser, to counter increasing drone incursions. The move follows recent Ukrainian drone incidents in Latvian airspace and a government collapse, with plans to transition to automated systems for long-term border security.