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05.12.2024|Ministry of Defence
Estonia to send up to 128 troops to military operations next year
Last night, Estonian Parliament Riigikogu approved the Ministry of Defence's plans for Estonia to participate in international military operations next year with up to 128 troops.
"It is extremely important for Estonia that, despite the difficult security situation, we are also ready to support...
02.12.2024|Ministry of Defence
Estonian and Dutch Defence Ministers discussed European security and support for Ukraine at Ämari Airbase
Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur and Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans met at Ämari Airbase to discuss defence cooperation between Estonia and the Netherlands, military assistance and IT coalition support for Ukraine, and also issues related to the upcoming NATO Summit next summer.
“In...
02.12.2024|Ministry of Defence
The Government of the Republic of Estonia approved defence readiness exercise Okas
The Government of the Republic of Estonia decided to declare a defence readiness exercise Okas 24-2 (Quill), with up to 250 members of the Engineer Battalion (1st Infantry Brigade) and Air Defence Battery (Estonian Division) ordered to participate in the snap exercise (SNAPEX). Exercise Okas is of...
01.12.2024|Ministry of Defence
Dutch F-35 stealth fighters arrive in Ämari Airbase
F-35 fifth-generation fighter jets have arrived at the newly reopened Ämari Airbase, marking the transition of Baltic Air Policing duties from Germany to the 322 Squadron of the Royal Netherlands Air Force.
"The Netherlands will be the first country after the reopening of the Ämari Airbase to...
21.11.2024|Ministry of Defence
Defence Minister Pevkur: Security in the Baltic Sea Region is crucial to Nordic-Baltic cooperation
Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur participated in the meetings of the Northern Group and Nordic-Baltic (NB8) Defence Ministers in Copenhagen. The discussions focused on supporting Ukraine and Moldova, as well as security in the Baltic Sea region.
On the sidelines of the meetings, Defence Minister...
20.11.2024|Ministry of Defence
Defence Minister Pevkur at the Berlin Security Conference: Let us make decisions that will make Europe stronger
Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur emphasized the urgent need to support Ukraine on its path to victory in his speech at the Berlin Security Conference today, highlighting that Europe has the resources to do so.
"After 1000 days since the start of the war of aggression, Ukraine needs our support more...
19.11.2024|Ministry of Defence
Pevkur at EU defence ministers’ meeting: support for Ukraine must be in line with promises made at political level
Discussions at today’s meeting of defence ministers of EU member-states in Brussels focused on military assistance to Ukraine.
“The European Union must, in solidarity, assume greater responsibility for providing military support to Ukraine, especially in the context of the recent extensive attacks...
12.11.2024|Ministry of Defence
Pevkur in Kyiv: Ukraine can defend itself if we give it the opportunity
Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur was on a visit to Kyiv, where he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Defence Minister Rustem Umerov, Minister of Strategic Industries Herman Smetanin, and visited defence industry companies.
"November 19 will mark 1,000 days since Russia launched its full...
31.10.2024|Ministry of Defence
Estonian Defence League receives drones purchased by Reservists’ Fund
The Defence League has received 20 attack drones and four reconnaissance drones equipped with thermal imaging cameras purchased by the Reservists’ Fund for national defence and drone operator training. This spring, several Estonian companies launched a wide range of digital camouflage products,...
18.10.2024|Ministry of Defence
Pevkur at NATO Defence Ministers' Meeting: Increasing defence spending is a race to preserve peace
At the NATO Defence Ministers' meeting held yesterday and today in Brussels, defence ministers discussed Ukraine’s victory plan with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, NATO's capability targets, and increasing defence spending.
“NATO's new capability targets demonstrate that due to 30...