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.
The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) has signed a contract with Hanwha Aerospace for the procurement of six Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers, with deliveries starting in the second half of 2027.
Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur attended a defence industry seminar and networking event in Berlin aimed at supporting Estonian defence companies in building partnerships in Germany.
Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur said at the Halifax International Security Forum in Canada that Tallinn plans to acquire further M142 HIMARS rocket launchers.
The mission of B Battery, 1st Battalion, 14th Field Artillery Regiment, 75th Field Artillery Brigade, concluded in Estonia on 5 September 2025.
Anduril has taken part in Digital Shield 1.0 in Tallinn, Estonia, demonstrating technology designed to support the emerging Eastern Flank Deterrence Line amid heightened Russian activity.
The Estonian Defence Forces launched an operation on 14 November to improve conditions for a fast reaction to potential air threats, with the effort led by the Estonian Air Force.
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