Flytrap 6.0 to test shared counter-drone requirements in Latvia
The Army's Flytrap 6.0 counter-drone exercise is set for next May in Latvia and will focus on validating shared operating requirements. An official at the Association of the United States Army conference said capability program executives will take part in that validation. The recurring exercise, held with British soldiers, tests new counter-UAS capabilities and helps develop tactics and technologies.
Flytrap 6.0 is scheduled for next May in Latvia. The Army exercise will bring together about 1,000 soldiers, according to the available report. It continues a recurring counter-drone effort conducted alongside British forces.
The event is meant to assess emerging counter-UAS capabilities and help shape tactics and technologies. Executives who oversee capability programs will participate in confirming shared operating needs, an official said at the Association of the United States Army conference.
The exercise could influence how militaries protect troops and infrastructure from drones, affecting soldiers, defense contractors, and communities near training areas. Validating shared requirements may help allies field more compatible systems, potentially improving coordination and reducing risks during deployments. It may also shape future spending and training priorities.