View from Tallinn: Baltic security is now a test of NATO’s northern strategy
The Baltic Sea region is being transformed by three forces at once: Russia’s war against Ukraine, Finland and Sweden’s accession to NATO, and growing pressure on the Alliance’s eastern flank.
Estonia and Ukraine sign drone cooperation agreement to deepen defence industry ties and support new joint production projects
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a drone cooperation agreement during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Ankara.
Moldova to receive Roshel tactical armoured personnel carriers under major EU-funded EPF procurement implemented by Estonia’s ECDI
The Moldovan Ministry of Defence said the procurement will support the modernisation of the country’s defence sector.
Diehl Defence delivers first IRIS-T SLM fire unit to Estonia as NATO air defence expands under European Sky Shield Initiative
Diehl Defence has handed over the first fire unit of the IRIS-T SLM medium-range ground-based air defence system to the Estonian Air Force.
Poland to deploy fighter jets to Ämari Air Base for NATO Baltic Air Policing mission in Estonia
Poland plans to take part in NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission this year by deploying fighter aircraft to Ämari Air Base in Estonia, Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur said.
Romanian F-16 shoots down unmanned aircraft over Estonia during NATO Baltic Air Policing mission
Romania’s Ministry of Defence said on 19 May that one of its Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon multirole combat aircraft shot down an unmanned aircraft over Estonian territory.
Northrop Grumman and local industry partner to explore IBCS-based air and missile defence solutions for Estonia
Northrop Grumman and TOCI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore cooperation on integrated air and missile defence systems for Estonia.
ARCA Baltics Operations to invest €300 million in Kiviõli ammunition factory as Estonia targets production start in 2028
The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments has confirmed plans for a major ammunition production facility in North Kiviõli.
Estonia orders additional HIMARS systems from Lockheed Martin, expanding strike capability and industry investment
The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for the procurement of three additional HIMARS multiple rocket systems.
Italian Eurofighters conclude NATO Baltic Air Policing mission in Estonia after two consecutive rotations
The NATO has confirmed the conclusion of an Italian Air Force deployment supporting Baltic Air Policing operations in Estonia.
Lockheed Martin to establish HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia to support Baltic defence cooperation
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 PGZ partner to advance unmanned defence systems and strengthen regional industrial cooperation
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.