About Us
We are MilTech Latvia - the Latvian Military Technology, Drones & Robotics Association, whose goals are:
01 Industry Collaboration
Foster collaboration among companies developing and producing modern military technologies, robotics, and drones
02 Industry Development
Support the development of military technology, drone, and robotics innovations, as well as cooperation between industry and other sectors
03 Government Relations
Promote cooperation and communication with government institutions, other industry associations, and unions in Latvia and abroad
04 Strengthening Supply Chains
Support the involvement of the Latvian industry in international supply chains, particularly NATO and EU military technology initiatives
05 Promoting National Security
Promote national security, economic growth, and export capacity while respecting the Constitution and regulatory framework
06 Product Development Support
Support members in the development, improvement and promotion of new products
Since 2024, MilTech Latvia has served as an official representative on the Advisory Council of the Ministry of Defence, ensuring the industry’s voice is heard in shaping national defense policy
Executive Director of the Association
Ensures the daily work of MilTech Latvia and represents the association
Dr. Artis Pabriks
Executive Director of the Military Technology, Drones and Robotics Association (MilTech Latvia)
Doctor of Political Science and Director of the Northern Europe Policy Centre think tank. Former Deputy Prime Minister of Latvia, two-time Minister of Defence and Minister of Foreign Affairs, as well as Member of the European Parliament
Association Board
Manages and manages the affairs of the association, determines the directions of the association's activities and annual goals
Chairman of the Board
Kaspars Pollaks
LMT Defence
Director
Retired Naval Officer with extensive service experience, including operational experience in international environments. Has served in Command positions. Holds a Master’s degree in Engineering from the Latvian Maritime Academy and a Mini MBA in Innovation Management from Riga Business School. Graduated with distinction from the Latvian National Defence Academy and the U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Officers School in Newport, Rhode Island
Board member
Dr. Joseph Menaker
Edge Autonomy Riga
Board member
Latvian-born economist and entrepreneur who, after emigrating to the U.S., continued research work at the New York Department of Finance and Taxation. As an entrepreneur, co-founded ISP Optics and UAV Factory, both later sold to U.S. corporations. In 2022, he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the Latvian Academy of Sciences. Currently, he serves on the boards of several international technology companies and funds and is a visiting professor at the University of Latvia and Riga Technical University
Board member
Agris Ķipurs
Origin Robotics
Co-founder and CEO
Leads a technology startup developing advanced autonomous unmanned aerial weapon systems. Previously, he was one of the founders of Airdog—the world’s first automatically following drone for extreme sports—which was acquired in 2020 by the U.S. technology company Alarm.com. He has extensive experience in business development and early-stage startup management, with a particular focus on drone technologies and innovations
Board member
Beāte Krauze-Čebotare
AMMUNITY
Chairwoman of the Board
Experienced business executive, currently serving as Chairperson of the Board at ammunition manufacturer AMMUNITY. Began her professional career in the banking sector, led the logistics company OMNIVA Latvia for an extended period, and has served on the board of the Postal Operators Association. Holds a Master’s degree in Management from the Executive MBA program at Riga School of Economics (SSE Riga)
Statutes
The association’s statutes define its goals, term of operation, conditions for joining, leaving, and expulsion, the rights and obligations of members and associate members, procedures for convening member meetings and making decisions, as well as the roles and activities of the board and executive body.
THE LAST VERSION OF THE STATUTE WAS APPROVED ON JULY 9, 2025
