Latvia has created an autonomous drone interceptor Blaze, which Ukraine may receive

Latvian company Origin Robotics has unveiled the Blaze interceptor, an autonomous AI solution for countering enemy drones, Army Recognition reports.

Blaze combines computer vision and AI-based radar tracking to precisely engage air targets. It can be deployed in less than a minute from a portable launcher.

The developers describe the system as a game-changer for NATO forces, which face the urgent need to adapt to drone-infested battlefields.

Unlike expensive surface-to-air missiles, Blaze is designed to be at least ten times cheaper than the drones it is designed to destroy.

And an autonomous drone can detect, track, and destroy enemy drones by direct hit or close range detonation. The built-in warhead ensures effective destruction, and the autonomous mode reduces the workload on operators, although surveillance of the interceptor is maintained until the final collision.

The system has a safe return or self-destruct function if necessary. The compact size and complete autonomy allow Blaze to be deployed quickly with minimal logistical burden.

Ukraine is being considered as a potential first user of Blaze, building on its existing working relationship with Origin Robotics. The defense forces already use the Latvian company's BEAK bomber drones.

Ukraine is also actively developing the direction of interceptor drones to destroy Russian reconnaissance UAVs. The idea of using FPV drones as an air defense tool arose against the background of a shortage of traditional systems. The military began to detect enemy drones using small radars and shoot them down with modified FPV drones.

By the way, earlier, American Anduril Industries announced the start of mass production of the new Roadrunner interceptor, which is capable of effectively combating air threats.