18 March 2026 09:12 UTC · NATO · NATO News · Source · Email X Link

NATO reports first TEVV UAS-C-UAS campaign in Latvia

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Launched first TEVV UAS-C-UAS campaign at Sēlija Military Training Area
Included defence industry, NATO Allies and Ukraine; part of five RAAP pilot ranges

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Campaign ran 9–13 March 2026 at Sēlija Military Training Area, Latvia.
Focused on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and counter‑UAS technologies; site supports high‑speed/high‑altitude interceptor flights and electronic warfare testing.
Latvia range is one of five NATO Innovation Ranges under the Rapid Adoption Action Plan (RAAP); next testing activity scheduled alongside the International Drone Summit in Riga on 27 May.

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Create an account Reset password Already have an account? Log in From now on you can download videos from our website If you would also like to subscribe to the newsletter and receive our latest updates, click on the button below. Enter the email address you registered with and we will send you a code to reset your password. The password must be at least 12 characters long, no spaces, include upper/lowercase letters, numbers and symbols. Click the button to return to the page you were on and log in with your new password. 18 March 2026 2 MIN READ Credit: Ministry of Defence of Latvia 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. 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. 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 other ranges are: NATO Innovation Range for Cyber Testbed , in Estonia, which will focus 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, which will focus on testing underwater systems and maritime technologies. NATO Innovation Range for Shallow Waters , in the Netherlands, which will focus 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. 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. Link was copied to clipboard

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