NATO’s Innovation Range for uncrewed systems in Latvia has launched its first Testing, Evaluation, Verification and Validation (TEVV) campaign focused on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Counter-UAS (C-UAS) technologies.
Defence industry companies from NATO Allies and Ukraine, along with operational users and government representatives, gathered at the Selija Military Training Area for the first of several TEVV activities planned throughout 2026.
The site enables 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 five pilot ranges established under NATO’s Rapid Adoption Action Plan (RAAP). The other ranges include:
- NATO Innovation Range for Cyber Testbed in Estonia – focusing on cyber and information technology solutions.
- NATO Innovation Range for Future Connectivity co-led by Finland and Sweden – focused on resilient and secure next-generation connectivity technologies.
- NATO Innovation Range for the Underwater Environment in Italy – focused on testing underwater systems and maritime technologies.
- NATO Innovation Range for Shallow Waters in the Netherlands – focused on autonomous maritime capabilities and seabed security in shallow-water environments.
NATO Innovation Ranges enable Allies to accelerate testing, experimentation, and the adoption of innovative technologies across operational domains. Campaigns like the UAS-C-UAS testing help accelerate the development of innovative solutions suited to operational requirements.
The next testing and evaluation activity will take place on the margins of the International Drone Summit, to be held in Riga on 27 May.
