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Jan- 2024 -

26 January

Estonian soldiers guarding the border with Russia

Baltic States to Build New Defenses on Russia, Belarus Borders

The three Baltic states have agreed to build new defenses on their borders with Belarus and Russia, given security concerns in the region over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

11 January

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Estonia to Develop Industrial Complex for Local Ammunition Production

Estonia plans to establish an industrial complex to enhance the local production of small, medium, and large calibers of ammunition.

8 January

Arms

A soldier wearing a camouflaged uniform appears to be demonstrating how to carry the Piorun portable missile launching system. He has the equipment resting on his right shoulder, pointing it to the upper left side of the image.

Juster Domingo

Estonia Receives Portable Air Defense Systems From Poland

Estonia has received Poland’s PPZR Piorun man-portable air-defense systems following a 103-million-euro arms deal.

Dec- 2023 -

27 December

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Estonia to Expand Military Training Site in Sirgala

The Estonian Ministry of Defence will expand a military site in Sirgala to support additional training capabilities for warfighters.

19 December

War

Ukrainian serviceman with Javelin anti-tank missileing a military parade

Rojoef Manuel

Estonia to Supply ‘Long-Term’ Military Aid to Ukraine

Estonia has announced “long-term” military aid for Ukraine in its defense against Russia’s illegal invasion.

Nov- 2023 -

2 November

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Rojoef Manuel

Milrem Robotics Unveils Unmanned Ground Vehicle With AI-Guided Weapon

Estonian company Milrem Robotics has introduced a tactical unmanned ground vehicle featuring an artificial intelligence-guided weapon system.

Oct- 2023 -

25 October

Americas

Estonian and US Army soldiers pose with the US Army’s Maneuver Short Range Air Defense Stryker

Juster Domingo

US, Estonia Sign Security of Supply Chain Agreement

The US Department of Defense has signed an agreement with Estonia to support the two defense industries’ supply chain resiliency.

10 October

Cyber

Joe Saballa

Ukraine Military Opens New Cyber Defense Training Facility

Ukraine has formally opened a new cyber classroom designed to train military specialists to effectively fend off sophisticated cyberattacks.

6 October

Land

Future military vehicles of Estonia and Latvia

Rojoef Manuel

Estonia, Latvia Ink $700M Contract for 3,000 Military Vehicles

Estonia and Latvia have signed a $730.5 million framework agreement with three mobility developers to supply up to 3,000 military vehicles.

2 October

Arms

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment, 18th Field Artillery Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, supporting 3rd Infantry Division, demonstrate M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) operations to NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Estonia allies during a live-fire exercise at Estonian Central Training Area, Estonia, Sept. 27, 2023. The 3rd Infantry Division’s mission in Europe is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent, working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America’s forward deployed corps in Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Cesar Salazar Jr.)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army, NATO Battle Group Demonstrate HIMARS in Estonia

The US Army and NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group have conducted a live-fire demonstration of the M142 HIMARS in Estonia.

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