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exercise2026-05-12 00:00 UTC
NATO Crystal Arrow exercise in Latvia tests unmanned ground vehicles alongside aerial drones
During NATO’s Crystal Arrow exercise at the Sēlija training area in central Latvia, troops tested unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and aerial drones in opposing-force scenarios. Latvian forces used the Ark Robotics Ark-1 UGV for reconnaissance and simulated kinetic attacks against obstacles and positions.
Details
Type
exercise
Occurred
2026-05-12 00:00
Reported
2026-05-15
Location
Sēlija training area (Sēlija training range), central Latvia
Coordinates
56.5592, 25.6379
Confidence
78 / 100
Damage assessment
Training exercise activity; UGVs used for reconnaissance and simulated/controlled kinetic effects against obstacles and positions; no real-world damage reported.