Italy to deploy SAMP/T air and missile defence system to Estonia in 2025
Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur and Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto confirmed the deployment of Italy’s SAMP/T air defence system to Estonia later this year.
Six European countries sign statement on possible joint procurement of CV90 fighting vehicles
On 5 June 2025, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Lithuania, Estonia and the Netherlands signed a statement of intent to explore a potential joint procurement of CV90 armoured infantry fighting vehicles.
Estonia concludes major military Exercise Hedgehog 25 with 16,000 troops from 14 nations
The Estonian Defence Forces have concluded their largest military exercise of the year, Hedgehog 25, on 23 May.
Estonia to buy several hundred Javelin missiles, Washington approves sale
The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced the State Department's approval of a potential sale of FGM-148F Javelin anti-tank guided missiles and launch units to Estonia.
U.S. Army participates in Estonia’s Exercise Hedgehog 25 to strengthen NATO interoperability
The U.S. Army recently participated in Exercise Hedgehog 25, Estonia’s largest annual military exercise, which took place from May 5 to May 23, 2025.
U.S. Army deploys M2A4 Bradley fighting vehicles to NATO’s eastern flank
The U.S. Army has deployed M2A4 Bradley Fighting Vehicles to Estonia as part of the Immediate Response Package exercise,
Forging firepower: U.S. and Estonia unite with HIMARS in defence milestone
The Estonian Defence Forces officially received six U.S.-made M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) during a ceremony at Ämari Air Base on 30 April 2025.
Ahead of ready: Estonia receives first HIMARS launchers
Lockheed Martin, in cooperation with the U.S. Army and the Estonian Government, has successfully delivered the first HIMARS launchers, marking a significant milestone in Estonia’s defence modernization efforts.
Six HIMARS rocket artillery systems arrive in Estonia, strengthening NATO’s eastern flank
On 30 April, six HIMARS multiple rocket launchers were officially handed over to the Estonian Defence Forces at Ämari Air Base, significantly boosting Estonia’s deep-strike capability.
Estonia opens first drone training centre to boost national defence capabilities
On April 25, Estonia officially opened its first unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) training centre at Nurmsi, marking a significant milestone for national defence.
Estonia establishes Hexest AS to develop military explosives plant and boost defence industry
The Government of Estonia has authorised the Minister of Finance to establish a new company, Hexest AS, which will oversee the construction of a military explosives factory in the country.
Tallinn to host an international expo on supply security, internal security and defence in a month
On May 14-16, Bekker Port in Tallinn will host Supply, Security & Defence Expo 2025, the first international expo bringing together key stakeholders in the Baltic Sea countries in the areas of supply security, internal security and defence.