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The recently held Drone Summit 2025 in Riga brought together a wide range of experts — from leading drone developers and startups to defense policymakers, data security professionals, and aviation specialists.

On May 26, 2025, the Embassy of the Republic of Estonia in Riga hosted a key event for Latvian–Estonian cooperation — a visit from the Estonian business delegation, organized by the Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LTRK) in cooperation with Estonian partners. The platform served as a strategic meeting point for those shaping the region’s industrial, technological, and security future.

From May 9 to 11, Latvia hosted its first EUDIS Defence Hackathon at RTU Rezekne Academy, where 17 teams developed solutions based on real defence sector needs. The winning team, EchoSentinel, created an artificial intelligence-based system capable of detecting potential battlefield threats within just 48 hours.

SAPRA, in close collaboration with the Riga Technical University (RTU) Science and Innovation Centre, is proud to support the EUDIS Defence Hackathon 2025, one of eight strategic defence hackathons taking place across Europe.

Edgars Zandmanis, Chairman of the Board of SAPRA, met with H.E. Eerik Marmei, Estonian Ambassador to Latvia, to discuss opportunities for enhanced cooperation between Latvia and Estonia in the defense sector and high-tech innovation, with a particular focus on the growing role of photonics.

A two-day series of meetings took place in Riga, bringing together SAPRA members and partners from several countries, including representatives from Theon Sensors (Greece) and Harder Digital. Discussions were held both in person and online, focusing on current trends in the defense industry, opportunities for technological cooperation, and available public support mechanisms for innovation projects.

The meeting with representatives of the Danish Embassy took place at the SAPRA office in Riga, with the participation of Captain Visti Salomonsen, Defence Attaché to the Baltic States, and Inese Leja Raphael, Senior Commercial Advisor to Latvia and Estonia. The discussion focused on opportunities for cooperation between Latvia and Denmark in the field of defense, with particular emphasis on technological development, the role of the public sector, and the potential for international partnerships.

SAPRA Chairman Edgars Zandmanis and Head of Communication Department Ani Andronikashvili participated in a Latvian innovation networking event in Brussels. The event was organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Latvia to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia, the Latvian Association in Belgium, and #esiLV.

March 28, 2025, Riga – High-level discussions took place at the Polish Embassy in Riga between representatives of Latvia and Poland’s defense and business sectors, marking a new stage of collaboration in the strategically important field of military technologies.

SAPRA and EFA Group have formalized a strategic partnership, marking a significant milestone in advancing technological excellence within the security and defense industry. This collaboration is set to drive cutting-edge innovations by integrating SAPRA’s expertise in security solutions with EFA Group’s advanced engineering and manufacturing capabilities.

As part of its ongoing commitment to expanding international partnerships, SAPRA held high-level negotiations in Athens, Greece, with the Ambassador, discussing prospects for cooperation with the Greek government and the Ministry of Defense. The discussions focused on strengthening defense and security collaboration, integrating technological innovations, and reinforcing industrial partnerships to enhance regional stability and cooperatio

SAPRA and Theon Sensors have taken a significant step in expanding their partnership, reinforcing their commitment to technological innovation and industry growth. During a high-level meeting in Athens, Greece, SAPRA Chairman Edgars Zandmanis and Head of Communication Department Ani Andronikashvili met with Theon Sensors' leadership to explore new opportunities for cooperation and discuss the future of high-tech industry development.