Frankenburg Technologies Opens Low-Cost Mark I Counter-Drone Missile Factory in Riga
Frankenburg Technologies has officially activated its Riga Weapon System and Missile Assembly Factory in Latvia, establishing the Baltic region's first missile production facility. The plant manufactures the Mark I guided air-defense missile, designed to reduce interception costs by more than 10x. Combined with a planned final assembly facility in Ādaži, the two sites are expected to reach a combined daily output of up to 100 missiles by end-2026.
Highlights
- Frankenburg Technologies activated the Riga Weapon System and Missile Assembly Factory in Latvia, establishing the Baltic region's first missile production facility.
- The Mark I guided air-defense missile is designed to reduce drone interception costs by more than 10x to enable affordable volume production for European and allied forces.
- The Riga facility was built within 12 months, covers 1,000 sq m, and is expected to employ up to 50 staff.
- Combined with the planned Ādaži final assembly plant, the two FieldFoundry sites are projected to produce up to 100 missiles per day by end-2026.
- Frankenburg targets production of 1,500 missiles in 2026, scaling progressively from low-rate to higher-volume manufacturing.
Frankenburg Technologies Opens Low-Cost Mark I Counter-Drone Missile Factory in Riga
Frankenburg Technologies has officially announced the activation of its Riga Weapon System and Missile Assembly Factory in Latvia. In a press release, the company stated that the move "establishes the first missile production facility in the Baltic region and marks the first operational milestone of the company's FieldFoundry manufacturing model toward affordable, large-scale missile system production."
First Affordable Guided Air-Defense Missile Production Base
The Riga facility supports production of the Frankenburg Mark I guided air-defense missile system, covering missile electronics assembly, weapon system integration, fire-control system integration, production testing, and quality control. The Mark I is Frankenburg's first affordable guided air-defense missile, developed to counter large-scale drone and aerial threats. It is designed to reduce interception costs by more than 10-fold and to enable volume production of guided air-defense missiles for Europe and allied nations.
Facility Built Within 12 Months
According to the company, the facility was established within 12 months and features modular production stations, lean manufacturing processes, and standardized operating procedures. The site covers approximately 1,000 square meters and is expected to employ up to 50 staff.
Dual-Site FieldFoundry Production System
Combined with Frankenburg's planned final assembly facility in Ādaži, the Riga plant will form the company's first complete FieldFoundry production system in Latvia. Together, the two sites are projected to reach a combined capacity of up to 100 missiles per day by end-2026. Frankenburg plans to produce 1,500 missiles in 2026, scaling progressively from initial low-rate production to higher-volume manufacturing.
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Image caption: Frankenburg Riga Weapon System and Missile Assembly Factory. Photo: Frankenburg Technologies, 2026. Photographer: Gatis Indrēvics
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