The surface drone FOG will be provided to Ukrainian forces through a charitable organization from Latvia. This technology was purchased with funds raised from citizens and businesses, according to information from the Latvian public broadcaster LSM.lv.
The drone, manufactured by the Latvian defense company NEWT21, cost approximately 100,000 euros, raised by the organization Ziedot.lv for the Ukrainian defenders.
This drone can operate in both autonomous and remote-controlled modes. Ukrainian forces underwent training on how to use the FOG drone at the end of 2025.
"This maritime drone has already traveled 100 kilometers at sea in test mode, with a total range of up to 700 kilometers," said Janis Garisons, head of NEWT21, according to the Latvian public broadcaster.
This is the second drone that Ziedot.lv is sending to Ukraine. Earlier, they provided the defenders with a catamaran-type drone. In 2026, they plan to send military aid to Ukraine monthly, amounting to at least 100,000 euros.
The FOG drone was developed by NEWT21 and is designed for patrolling and surveillance in seas and inland waters, as well as for combat, reconnaissance, and search operations.
Made from carbon and aramid fibers, the drone can carry up to 200 kilograms. Its length is 4.5 meters, width is 1.5 meters, and it can reach speeds of up to 78 kilometers per hour. Various versions of the FOG may include additional sensors and weapon systems.
Earlier reports indicated that Latvia had tested the first cheap missile for intercepting strike and reconnaissance UAVs.