The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for the procurement of three additional HIMARS multiple rocket systems.
The NATO has confirmed the conclusion of an Italian Air Force deployment supporting Baltic Air Policing operations in Estonia.
Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states.
Milrem Robotics and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore cooperation in advanced defence technologies and strengthen industrial ties between Estonia and Poland.
United States and Estonian forces have launched Exercise Digital Shield 2026 to evaluate emerging air defence technologies on NATO’s eastern flank.
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
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.
The Nordic Investment Bank has signed a 10-year loan agreement with Metrosert AS to finance a new Drone Technology Unit at the Applied Research Centre in Estonia.
The defence ministers of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania met in Tallinn on January 30 to advance regional defence cooperation and agreed to establish a joint Military Mobility Area to streamline the movement of forces and equipment.
Estonia has opened its first domestic munitions production facility in almost 100 years, marking a significant step in strengthening national defence manufacturing and export potential.
A live-fire exercise by a United States tank unit was held at the Estonian Defence Forces’ central training area and concluded on December 22, confirming the unit’s combat readiness.
Hanwha Aerospace has signed a memorandum of understanding with GoCraft OÜ to establish a local framework for technical cooperation and maintenance in Estonia.
