ORIGIN and Anduril Demonstrate Joint Counter-UAS Capability on NATO’s Eastern Flank

ORIGIN, a defense technology company building autonomous unmanned aerial systems, and Anduril, a defense technology company developing autonomous systems and command-and-control software platforms have demonstrated a joint capability to senior Latvian military leadership, just over a month after signing a memorandum of understanding.

The demonstration, held on the end of October at a military training facility in Latvia, showed BLAZE, ORIGIN’s autonomous counter-drone interceptor, operating as the effector of an integrated air defense solution through Anduril’s Lattice command-and-control platform, alongside an existing radar system already deployed for Latvian air defence. The demo follows the MoU signed on 25 September, under which the two companies agreed to explore integrating BLAZE with Lattice to offer a layered counter-UAS capability in support of NATO’s Eastern Flank air defense.

The integration showcases how an open and interoperable software architecture can rapidly bring together individual air defence capabilities, from sensors and effectors to command-and-control, into a unified, centrally coordinated air defence solution.

Martins Marenis, Commercial Director of ORIGIN, said: “Going from signed MoU to a joint demonstration in front of Latvia’s senior military leadership in a few weeks is what working at speed looks like. Seeing BLAZE operate as part of a connected system with Lattice is exactly what NATO’s eastern flank needs. Interceptors that plug into a shared command and control layer, rather than operate in isolation, give operators better visibility and faster response against evolving drone threats.”

Brian Moran, Vice President of Anduril Europe said: “Lattice gave us the foundation  to integrate different capabilities,  fuse their data, and present operators with a single, coherent picture. On the ground in Latvia, it took just four days to integrate BLAZE into Lattice alongside ORIGIN and demonstrate a successful engagement, showcasing the speed that’s possible when partners come together around Allied air defence.”

The companies will continue joint testing and validation activity on NATO’s eastern flank, alongside concept of operations development for counter-UAS missions.

About BLAZE

Developed by ORIGIN, BLAZE is a radar-guided autonomous interceptor drone system designed to counter fast-moving aerial threats, including drones and loitering munitions. The system takes radar data directly and uses it to feed the onboard autopilot, enabling BLAZE to fly autonomously toward the target before acquiring, tracking, and completing the intercept under operator supervision.

Designed for NATO interoperability and built for real-world deployment, BLAZE is the first NATO-codified autonomous interceptor drone, equipped with a STANAG-compliant warhead module and available for immediate delivery. Latvia was the first European nation to order and take delivery of BLAZE, followed by Estonia, Belgium, and France. 

About ORIGIN

ORIGIN is a European defence technology company building autonomous unmanned systems for the modern battlefield. Founded in Latvia in 2022 in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, ORIGIN combines advanced hardware, AI, and computer vision to give its platforms genuine autonomy in contested environments. The company's flagship systems, BLAZE, a counter-drone interceptor, and BEAK, a strike drone, are in service across NATO and Ukraine, backed by a resilient manufacturing network spanning multiple sites across Europe. Working closely with military end users, ORIGIN rapidly develops, deploys, and continuously refines systems to meet evolving operational requirements. More at: origin-robotics.com

About Anduril

Anduril is an American defense technology company that designs, develops and manufactures autonomous systems and mission-autonomy software, including its Lattice software platform and Lattice for Air Defense capability. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, Anduril builds a family of systems spanning unmanned aerial vehicles, counter-UAS effectors, underwater vehicles and autonomous surveillance towers, alongside its Arsenal manufacturing platform for producing autonomous systems at scale. The company works with the US Department of Defense and allied governments, including partners in the United Kingdom and Australia, and has grown to several thousand employees since its founding. More at: anduril.com