Brasa Defence Systems: A Latvian Defense Technology Innovator
Brasa Defence Systems is a young Latvian defense-technology company specializing in soldier support equipment and autonomous systems. Founded in 2021 as a spin-off from a Latvian military apparel manufacturer[1], Brasa has quickly expanded its capabilities. It offers modular multi-layer combat clothing, body armor systems, tactical vests, and backpacks that meet NATO standards[2][3]. In parallel, Brasa has developed the “Natrix” unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) – a compact, quiet logistics and support robot designed for multi-mission roles[4][5]. Its core value proposition is “Made in Europe” quality: the company emphasizes all-European design and supply chains[6][7]. Brasa exports to over 15 NATO countries[8], and its products are presented as combat-proven or near-deployment assets. This analysis will detail Brasa’s corporate profile, technology portfolio, program participations, and strategic relevance to EU/NATO defense autonomy (with an emphasis on reducing dependency on non-allied suppliers).
