# NATO Tests Adaptive Drone Systems in Latvia

NATO’s Baltic Trust exercise in Latvia brought together 375 industry representatives from 27 NATO countries to demonstrate drone and robotics capabilities. The exercise highlighted a procurement environment in which battlefield feedback, frequent software and communications updates, and adaptable acquisition approaches may be more important than simply stockpiling fixed systems. No formal solicitation, contract value, award, or procurement contact was identified, so this is a market signal rather than an active bidding opportunity.

- Contractors developing drone or counter-drone capabilities should account for ongoing software and communications updates and rapid incorporation of operational feedback in their offerings.
- The exercise points to potential NATO interest in adaptable, service-based acquisition approaches; companies can assess whether their support and product models can accommodate continuous updates.
- Because no solicitation or award was announced, firms should treat the event as an indication of capability priorities, not as a current contract opportunity.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 26, 2026

### Government Entities
- North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
- Government of Latvia
- Canadian Armed Forces

### Vendors
- DK Unity (Demonstrated an interceptor drone to NATO officials)
- Unmanned Defense Systems (UDS) (Manufacturer of a drone shown at the exercise)

### Key Quotes
> We have all this technology developed with weekly reference from the battlefield because we have our partner company in Kyiv, in Ukraine, and they are working with more than 100 different battle units
> — Aleksandrs Stupans, Business Development Manager at DK Unity

### Sources
- [Drone warfare is evolving faster than armies can adapt, experts warn - Wings MagazineWings Magazine](https://www.wingsmagazine.com/drone-warfare-is-evolving-faster-than-armies-can-adapt-experts-warn) - Wings Magazine