France Selects Latvia's BLAZE Autonomous Interceptor Drone System
France is set to become the fourth European NATO member to adopt the BLAZE autonomous counter-UAS system, developed by Latvian defense tech company Origin. The selection follows a multi-vendor evaluation by France's defense procurement agency (DGA), with a formal announcement expected at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris.
Highlights
- France's DGA selected Origin's BLAZE autonomous counter-UAS system following a competitive multi-vendor evaluation, making France the fourth European NATO member to adopt the platform.
- The formal announcement of France's BLAZE procurement is scheduled for Eurosatory 2026, one of the world's largest land defense trade shows, held in Paris.
- BLAZE is designed to autonomously detect and intercept small drones without human intervention, addressing surging NATO demand for counter-UAS capabilities.
- Origin is a Latvian defense technology company; France's adoption reinforces Latvia's growing role in NATO's defense supply chain.
- Full contract value and technical specifications are expected to be publicly disclosed during the Eurosatory 2026 exhibition.
Following a competitive multi-vendor evaluation conducted by France's defense procurement agency (DGA), France is poised to become the fourth European NATO member state to adopt the BLAZE autonomous interceptor drone system, developed by Latvian defense technology company Origin.
Official Announcement at Eurosatory 2026
The procurement decision is expected to be formally unveiled at Eurosatory 2026, the international land defense and security exhibition held in Paris. One of the world's largest land-based defense trade shows, Eurosatory provides a high-profile platform for the announcement — underscoring the growing influence of Latvian defense technology among European allies.
BLAZE Gains Traction Across NATO
BLAZE is an autonomous counter-UAS (C-UAS) system designed specifically to neutralize small drone threats. With France's adoption, the system will have been fielded by four European NATO members, cementing Origin's position in the alliance's rapidly expanding counter-drone market.
As unmanned systems become increasingly prevalent on the modern battlefield, demand for effective drone interception capabilities has surged across NATO nations. BLAZE's core value proposition lies in its autonomous operation — the ability to detect and intercept target drones without human intervention — aligning closely with Europe's strategic push to strengthen air defense and counter-UAS capabilities.
Baltic Defense Tech in the Spotlight
Origin's success highlights a broader trend: Baltic states are actively developing and exporting competitive defense technology products against a backdrop of heightened geopolitical pressure. France's procurement decision marks a significant commercial milestone for Origin and further reinforces Latvia's role within NATO's defense supply chain.
Full technical specifications for the BLAZE system and details of the French procurement contract value are expected to be disclosed publicly during the Eurosatory 2026 exhibition.
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