Estonia

Estonia has signed a contract to procure 12 additional CAESAR wheeled self-propelled howitzers, reinforcing its artillery capabilities and renewing strategic defence cooperation with France. The agreement was confirmed during a meeting in Brussels between the defence ministers of the two countries, who expressed their intention to renew their strategic defence cooperation framework.

Estonia orders 12 additional CAESAR self-propelled howitzers, strengthening defence cooperation with France

  Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur underlined the importance of the partnership, stating, “I am pleased that the Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI), the French defence procurement agency Direction générale de l’armement (DGA), and the French company KNDS have signed a contract under which Estonia will procure an additional 12 CAESAR wheeled self-propelled […]

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Switzerland has signed a contract to procure five IRIS-T SLM air defence systems to protect its population against medium-range aerial threats. The purchase, worth around 500 million Swiss Francs, is part of the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI).

Estonia to introduce medium range air defence system in 2026 amid expanded military investment plans

Estonia will strengthen its defence capabilities this year with the introduction of a medium-range air defence system, adding a new layer able to counter targets at altitudes of up to 20 kilometres, alongside upgrades to drone capabilities, increased ground firepower and naval development.

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