Frankenburg Technologies

Frankenburg Technologies is funding the high power amateur rocket team at Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte (Riga Technical University) (RTU) to develop innovative, cost-efficient launch solutions for near-space missions. By investing in the next generation of Latvian engineers and scientists, this partnership bridges academia and industry further – accelerating rocket technology research and strengthening our shared defence tech ecosystem. “We are very enthusiastic about supporting students, thereby investing in Latvia’s future engineers and scientists and strengthening the link between higher education and industry,” says Frankenburg CTO Andrejs Puķītis. The RTU team is currently building a stratospherical rocket platform intended for medical experiments in microgravity, marking a major step forward in near-space research and advanced scientific applications. #wintech #rocketscience #airdefence #protectingtheskies #defenceindustry 

Congratulations to Lieutenant General (Ret.) John S. Kolasheski on receiving an Estonian state award from President Alar Karis for advancing U.S.–Estonia security cooperation! We’re grateful for his leadership and expertise as a strategic advisor at Frankenburg, helping us build innovative defence tech for the free world. Photo by Office of the President of the Republic of Estonia #wintech #rocketscience #airdefence #protectingtheskies #defenceindustry 

Frankenburg Expands to Lithuania and Appoints Former Vice-Minister as Managing Director It’s official—Frankenburg will open an office in Lithuania to expand the development and manufacturing of affordable missiles. This move establishes Frankenburg as a true Baltic defence tech company. Mr. Karolis Žemaitis is appointed as the Managing Director of Frankenburg Technologies UAB. Mr. Žemaitis is the former Vice-Minister of the Economy and Innovation of Lithuania. He played a key role in reforming Lithuania's defence industry and FDI legislation, attracting major investments like Rheinmetall. With extensive experience in startup ecosystem development and a degree from Oxford’s Saïd Business School, Karolis brings valuable expertise to drive growth and innovation at Frankenburg. At Frankenburg, he will be responsible for fulfilling the mission of building technologies to help Lithuania win the war—attracting talent, developing affordable missile systems, and expanding manufacturing to strengthen Lithuania's national defence. “Frankenburg is a European company by design, but our roots are where the threat and will to act are the strongest—in the Baltic states. Karolis will be a perfect fit to combine protecting the country while advancing the economy in Lithuania,” said Mr. Kusti Salm, CEO of Frankenburg. “Lithuania has already established itself as a stronghold of innovation and industrial development. Now is the time to unite our efforts and accelerate the defence tech ecosystem,” said Mr. Karolis Žemaitis. Frankenburg, founded in 2024, is a European defence technology company operating in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, the UK, and Ukraine. It is expanding at a growing pace, focusing on developing and producing affordable, mass-manufactured missiles. #wintech #rocketscience #airdefence #protectingtheskies #defenceindustry #defencetech

Catch us at TechChill 2025 in Riga! Our Management Board Member, Major General (Ret.) Veiko-Vello Palm, will share how we, as a Latvian-built startup, are building defence tech right here in the Baltics for a more secure future. #wintech #defencetech

TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology and Frankenburg — where deep tech and mass manufacturing come together, and theory meets practice. Looking forward to great things ahead! Photo: MOU signing event on Jan 27, 2025 #wintech #rocketscience #airdefence #protectingtheskies #defenceindustry #defencetech

Frankenburg Technologies has been recognized as Newcomer of the Year and DefenceTech of the Year at the Estonian Startup Awards 2024. This is just the beginning of our journey to deliver affordable, high-impact defence solutions for the future. Here’s to continue to push boundaries in 2025 and beyond! #wintech #rocketscience #airdefence #protectingtheskies #defenceindustry #defencetech

🚀 We are #hiring a highly organized Executive Business Partner to support top-level leadership. Share and apply: https://lnkd.in/dc-qfnJK. #rocketscience #airdefence #protectingtheskies #defenceindustry #defencetech

🚀 We are #hiring a versatile Development Manager to launch air defence missile components production in Poland. Share and apply: https://lnkd.in/duKQbm99. #rocketscience #airdefence #protectingtheskies #defenceindustry #defencetech

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Top European Missile Expert Joins Frankenburg as Engineering Director Frankenburg Technologies has appointed Mr Andreas Bappert as its Director of Engineering. Mr Bappert brings 30 years of experience in missile development, beginning his career as Chief Instructor of Ground-Based Air Defence Radars in the German Luftwaffe. He has since worked on various missile programmes across Europe and the United States. Prior to joining Frankenburg, he served as Head of Medium & Long-Range Air Defence Systems at DIEHL Defence, where he oversaw the development of integrated air defence systems and managed the sale of air defence solutions worth several billion euros over the past two years. At Frankenburg, he will take on responsibility for system-level engineering, focusing on delivering affordable, mass-manufactured air defence missiles to customers worldwide. "Mr Bappert is the top missile talent in Europe. That is what we aim for when it comes to building tech to win the war," said Kusti Salm, CEO of Frankenburg. "What Frankenburg aims to do is the future of missile industry. It is also the only true industrial strategy to maintain freedom and prosperity in Europe. This is why I am here," said Mr Andreas Bappert. Frankenburg, founded in 2024, is a European defence technology company operating in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, UK and Ukraine and expanding at a growing pace, focused on developing and producing affordable, mass-manufactured missiles. #airdefence #rocketscience #protectingtheskies #strongertogether #defenceindustry #defencetech