Latvian defense technology company ORIGIN and Poland's Military Institute of Armament Technology (WITU) have unveiled the BLAZE autonomous counter-drone interceptor at the MSPO 2026 exhibition in Kielce. The system features the latest version of a directional fragmentation warhead, specifically engineered by WITU for the BLAZE platform.
The 700-gram warhead module directs a concentrated pattern of high-velocity steel fragments toward aerial targets, combining focused effect with multiple layers of mechanical, electronic, and software-controlled safety. It incorporates an Electronic Safe and Arm Device (ESAD) that allows repeated arming and disarming in flight and automatic return to a safe state if engagement is cancelled, enabling the interceptor to return and land.
This development is significant as the warhead carries a NATO stock number, making BLAZE the first NATO-codified interceptor drone with a STANAG-compliant warhead module. ORIGIN is scaling manufacturing partnerships across Europe to meet growing demand from NATO countries.
For defense contractors, government security agencies, and security solution providers, the BLAZE offers a new, certified option in the tactical counter-drone market. The system's modular design and NATO standardization may streamline procurement and integration for allied forces.
This means: B2B buyers can access a STANAG-compliant intercept solution with verified safety and performance parameters, potentially reducing qualification timelines. The focus on compact, high-performance components, including batteries and smart munition parts, highlights growing opportunities for specialized suppliers in the defense supply chain.
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