Latvia's NATRIX Demonstrates Combat-Tested Ground Drone to Finnish Military Officials

Latvian defense manufacturer NATRIX demonstrated its combat-tested unmanned ground vehicle before Finnish military, border guard, and police officials at Millog’s UGV Demo 2026 in Mikkeli, Finland, on Oct. 8. The compact, battery-powered drone can carry more than 200 kg (440 pounds) of cargo, has a range of about 20 km (12 miles) on a full charge, and can be fitted with a NATO-standard stretcher to evacuate wounded soldiers. Equipped with multiple backup communication channels to maintain control in jammed electronic warfare environments, the platform first began combat testing in Ukraine’s Donbas region in early 2025. Latvia’s Ministry of Defence previously signed contracts in April 2026 with NATRIX, Brasa Defence Systems, and LV-Teh to supply domestic ground drones to regular units of its National Armed Forces. NATRIX is now developing autonomous "follow me" and automatic return features alongside planned mine-clearing and weapon integration, stating that the Mikkeli event opened talks with Finnish officials on possible future cooperation.