Edge Autonomy, a leading provider of autonomous uncrewed aircraft systems, advanced optics, and resilient energy solutions, is nearly doubling their existing engineering, design, and manufacturing footprint in Riga, Latvia. The company marked the opening of the new expanded facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 5, 2025 to celebrate a continued commitment to technological innovations, financial growth, and export business in Latvia.

With a presence in Latvia that spans more than 15 years, Edge Autonomy has been established as a leader in the production of Group 2 and 3 drones in Europe. Edge Autonomy is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the Penguin fixed-wing uncrewed autonomous vehicle (UAV) and Octopus line of optical gimbal payload solutions – both of which are developed and produced in Latvia – as well as the Stalker UAV, which is produced in the United States.

“Our uncrewed aerial systems and ISR gimbal solutions have hundreds of thousands of flight hours and are field proven in extreme temperatures, adverse weather conditions, and conflict situations. They are designed, tested, and manufactured all in the EU, and are non-ITAR – so our solutions can be easily exported nearly anywhere in the world,” said Joshua Stinson, Chief Growth Officer at Edge Autonomy. “Our increased capacities and ongoing presence in Europe enable us to respond quickly and efficiently to meet the needs of our customers, both here in the EU and worldwide.”

Evika Siliņa, Prime Minister of Latvia, addressed attendees at the event, emphasizing that Latvia is quickly becoming a drone hub, driven by companies like Edge Autonomy expanding activities in Latvia. U.S. Ambassador to Latvia Chris Robinson also spoke about the strong relationship between Latvia and the United States and the importance of technology development and collaboration.

European leaders in technology, business, and government also attended the grand opening event. Edge Autonomy has long been a proud member of the community in Riga, and the opportunity to showcase the products and solutions coming out of the new facility was an important part of the continued support of the community as a whole.

This underscores the need to continue to strengthen long-term cooperation within the Latvian defense industry, especially given the country’s strategic position in Eastern Europe. Edge Autonomy’s new office in Riga, Latvia, not only demonstrates the company’s rapid yet sustained growth, but also its ongoing dedication to customers and partners in the Baltics, European Union, and beyond.