LATVIAN–US DEFENSE DRONE TECHNOLOGY SYMPOSIUM

On October 16, 2024, the Embassy of Latvia in the United States, in cooperation with the American Chamber of Commerce in Latvia, the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA), and SIA "Latvijas Mobilais Telefons" (LMT), organized a Latvian–US Defense Drone Technology Symposium. The event took place in Washington, D.C., aiming to foster international cooperation in the defense sector, particularly in the development of drone technologies.

Key topics at the symposium:

• Investment opportunities in Latvia: Discussions on the advantages and possibilities of investing in Latvia’s defense technology sector.
  
• Political perspective and drone initiatives in Ukraine: Talks on the significance and application of drone technologies in Ukraine, as well as related political aspects.
  
• Latvia’s expertise in drone technology innovations: Latvian companies and researchers shared their experience and achievements in drone technology research and development.
  

In addition to the main sessions, a special morning session for Latvian entrepreneurs provided insights and guidelines on collaborating with the US Department of Defense.