French soldiers train for winter combat in Estonia
In temperatures as low as -14°C, French soldiers from NATO enhanced Forward Pesence (eFP) Battlegroup Estonia develop their capabilities to operate in the cold as part of exercise Karujaht Hackle.
Estonia boosts defence capabilities with large procurements of ammunition and weapons systems
This year Estonia continued to provide military assistance to Ukraine, sending nearly 250 million euros in arms and equipment.
Hanwha delivers six K9 artillery systems to Estonia
The Estonian Ministry of Defence announced via social media that it has taken delivery of a new batch of K9 self-propelled howitzers from Hanwha Defense.
Estonia to transfer Javelin anti-tank missiles to Ukraine
The Estonian government cabinet supported Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur’s proposal for long-term military aid to Ukraine and an extensive military aid package for Ukraine in defence against the Russian aggression.
Estonia awarded Otokar EUR 130 million contract for the supply of Aarma 6×6 vehicles
Otokar’s multi-wheeled modular armored vehicle Arma is actively used by 5 different users in different geographies of the world.
Estonia to purchase approximately EUR 200 million worth of new armoured vehicles
The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) has signed contracts with Nurol Makina and Otokar companies today to supply the Estonian Defence Forces with around 230 wheeled armoured vehicles.
NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defence in Estonia
Spanish Eurofighters and a Spanish NASAMS ground-based air defence system at the Estonian Ämari Air Base safeguard the skies in this part of the Baltic Sea region.
Estonia and UK signed long-term defence cooperation agreement
Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur and the new British Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps signed a long-term defence cooperation agreement.
Rheinmetall delivers additional SurveilSPIRE systems to Ukraine
Rheinmetall has again been awarded a contract to supply automated reconnaissance systems to Ukraine.
Estonia, Latvia sign a large agreement for military trucks with Volvo
Volvo Defense has entered a framework agreement for the delivery of logistic trucks to armed forces of Estonia and latvia.
IWI delivers first batch of Negev NG7 machine guns to Estonia
In March of this year, the ECDI signed a contract with Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) for the procurement of around 1000 new Negev NG7 machine guns.
Estonia enhances military capabilities, increases defense budget
In 2024, Estonia´s defence budget will exceed three per cent of GDP for the first time, including an additional EUR 350 million being directed by the new state budget strategy toward ammunition stocks.