Estonia

Dec- 2024 -

18 December

Land

Leaders from Estonian National Center for Defence Investments and national security force begin construction of a marine rescue center in Tallinn. Photo: Estonia’s National Center for Defence Investments (RKIK)

Estonia Begins Construction of Marine Rescue Center in Tallinn

Estonia’s National Center for Defence Investments has laid the cornerstone of a future marine rescue headquarters and training center at the Old City Harbour in Port of Tallinn.

16 December

Cyber

Rojoef Manuel

Multinational Military Cyber Fund for Ukraine Raised $500M in 2024

Estonia and Luxembourg have revealed they have raised $525.4 million this year to improve Ukraine’s defense-related cyber capabilities.

11 December

Air

Dutch F-35 escorts a Russian Antonov An-72 Coaler transport aircraft over the Baltic Sea. Photo: Netherlands Ministry of Defence

Rojoef Manuel

Dutch F-35s Intercept Three Russian Military Planes Over Baltic Sea

Two Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35 fighter jets have detected three Russian military aircraft over the Baltic Sea and escorted them over international waters, the Dutch Ministry of Defence revealed.

11 December

Europe

Loitering munition, also known as kamikaze drone.

Giulia Bernacchi

Estonia Launches 7-Year Tender for Loitering Air Munitions

Estonia has opened a tender for loitering air munitions to enhance its military capabilities with various short- and long-range systems.

Nov- 2024 -

22 November

Exercises

Christine Casimiro

British Army Fires Archer Howitzer for First Time in NATO Exercise in Finland

The British Army has completed the first live firing of the Archer mobile howitzer during NATO’s Exercise Dynamic Front 25 in Finland.

22 November

Business

Christine Casimiro

Milrem Robotics, Texelis Partner to Develop Next-Gen Robotic Combat Vehicle

Estonia-based Milrem Robotics has chosen French manufacturer Texelis to supply mobility subsystems for its upcoming next-generation robotic combat vehicles.

20 November

Arms

An ammunition stockpile. Photo: Estonia Ministry of Defence

Rojoef Manuel

Estonia Selects Partner for Ämari Ammo, Explosives Factory

Estonia has selected an industry partner for an ammunition and explosives manufacturing line at the Ämari air base in the country's north.

Oct- 2024 -

23 October

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

UK to Send Challenger 3 Tanks to Defend Estonia

A British Army brigade will be assigned to Estonia along with newly-acquired and yet-to-be inducted weapon platforms such as the Challenger 3 main battle tank.

22 October

Land