From 9–13 March 2026, NATO’s Innovation Range for uncrewed systems in Latvia launched its first Testing, Evaluation, Verification and Validation (TEVV) campaign on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Counter-UAS (C-UAS) technologies, according to a press release from NATO.
“Defence industry companies from NATO Allies and Ukraine, as well as operational users and government representatives gathered at the Sēlija Military Training Area for the first of a series of TEVV activities planned throughout 2026,” said the post. “The site allows for high-speed and high-altitude interceptor flights, as well as testing of various electronic warfare solutions in an open environment.
NATO’s Innovation Range for uncrewed systems in Latvia is one of the five pilot ranges established under NATO’s Rapid Adoption Action Plan (RAAP). The ranges enable Allies to accelerate testing, experimentation and the adoption of innovative technologies across operational domains. Testing campaigns like the UAS-C-UAS campaign help accelerate the development of innovative solutions that are suited to operational requirements.
The next testing and evaluation activity will take place on the margins of the International Drone Summit, which will be held in Riga on 27 May.
For more information
https://www.nato.int/en/news-and-events/articles/news/2026/03/18/new-nato-innovation-range-starts-counter-drone-technology-testing-in-latvia
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