European Defence Innovation Forum · 11–12 November 2026 · World Forum, The Hague · WWW

Latvia joins EDIF 2026 as an official delegation, alongside the Netherlands, the UK, Ukraine and the wider European defence community. Latvia's defence ecosystem is growing fast, built on a defence commitment of 5% of GDP and on close cooperation across Europe. Latvian companies iterate quickly, moving swiftly from design to field testing, and are open to buyers, integrators, co-developers and investors across allied countries.

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The combined Latvian delegation brings together 15 companies and institutions, from a six-month-old startup to a 30-year NATO procurement partner.

The focus is unmanned systems, including a full counter-UAS chain from drone detection through autonomous high-speed interceptors to rocket-propelled counter-drone munitions. The delegation also brings FPV and nano ISR/strike drones, autonomous UGVs, deployable tactical networks, drone propulsion, custom battery systems and operator training.

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🎤 Latvians on stage

Day 1 · Wednesday 11 November

• 15:25–16:30 · Main stage · Panel: "From Research to Battlefield: Transforming Innovations into Defence Capabilities"
  • Reinis Pozņaks, Member of the European Parliament
  • Andris Baumanis, Member of the Management Board, UniLab Defence

Day 2 · Thursday 12 November

• 15:05–15:15 · Main stage · Keynote: Artis Pabriks, Chairperson of the Board, MilTech Latvia
• 15:40–16:40 · Main stage · Startup Arena, with Latvia pitching RANNON and F OFF Industries

Timings follow the organisers' agenda of 7 October and may change.

🏢 Who you'll meet at Latvia’s stand B7

Map: https://defenceinnovations.eu/exhibitors-interactive-map/

1. AriTeh Magnetics – European-made BLDC drone motors, from gimbals to heavy lift
2. BELSS – Latvia’s largest defence integrator since 1994, supplying NATO allies via NSPA
3. DK UNITY – FPV strike & autonomous counter-drone systems, + swarm control & pilot training
4. F OFF Industries – soldier counter-drone kit: acoustic detection, FPV interception, nano drones