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 representatives from NATO Allies and Ukraine, along with operational users and government officials, gathered at the Selija Military Training Area for the first of a series of TEVV activities planned throughout 2026. The site enables high-speed and high-altitude interceptor flights, as well as the 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 additional ranges include:
- NATO Innovation Range for Cyber Testbed (Estonia): Focused on cyber and information technology solutions.
- NATO Innovation Range for Future Connectivity (co-led by Finland and Sweden): Dedicated to resilient and secure next-generation connectivity technologies.
- NATO Innovation Range for the Underwater Environment (Italy): Focused on testing underwater systems and maritime technologies.
- NATO Innovation Range for Shallow Waters (Netherlands): Concentrated on autonomous maritime capabilities and seabed security in shallow-water environments.
NATO Innovation Ranges enable Allies to accelerate the testing, experimentation, and adoption of innovative technologies across multiple operational domains. Testing campaigns such as the UAS-C-UAS initiative help expedite the development of solutions tailored to operational requirements.
The next testing and evaluation activity will take place on the margins of the International Drone Summit, scheduled to be held in Riga on 27 May.
