Valsts Elektrotechniska Fabrika (state electrical works) established aviation division 1935 to produce aircraft designated I from designer Karlis Irbitis. I-11 low-wing 2-seater (1936) led to I-12 built in series, plus prototypes of various trainers and fighters, halted by Soviet invasion 17 June 1940.

VEF aircraft

I-11; 1936; Number built: 14; Versions: 2
I-14; 1937; Number built: 2; Versions: 1
I-15; 1939; Number built: 2; Versions: 2
I-16; 1940; Number built: 3; Versions: 1
I-17; 1940; Number built: 6; Versions: 1
JDA-10M; 1939; Number built: 1