"A drone maker that's been arming Ukraine and designing systems to protect NATO says it's learned what the alliance, especially allies sharing a border with Russia, will need to fight - and win - a war. Drone maker Origin Robotics, which is based in Latvia, one of NATO's smaller eastern edge allies bordering Russia and Belarus, is among those considered most at risk of a potential Russian attack."
"CEO Agris Kipurs recently told Business Insider that these smaller front-line states need to invest in autonomy and lower-cost ways to take down enemy mass. These are the kind of solutions that the technology company is working on. It has supplied some systems to Ukraine and has R&D contracts with Latvia's defense ministry. And Belgium recently agreed to buy Origin's interceptors."
Origin Robotics, based in Latvia, develops autonomous aerial and airborne systems including the AI-enabled interceptor BLAZE and the drone-launched precision-guided BEAK. BEAK is operational in Ukraine. The company has supplied systems to Ukraine, holds R&D contracts with Latvia's defense ministry, and secured a purchase agreement with Belgium for interceptors. Frontline NATO members with smaller populations require autonomy and affordable methods to counter massed attacks. Ukrainian battlefield feedback is being incorporated to adapt weapon systems for NATO use. Combat-proven equipment in Ukraine is influencing Western military procurement and industry development priorities.
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