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20.11.2025|Ministry of Defence
Minister of Defence awards mission medals to Italian Air Force contingent
Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur presented mission medals to members of the Italian Air Force contingent serving in the Baltic Air Policing mission at Ämari Air Base.
“Your deployment here has taken place during one of the most demanding security environments Europe has faced in decades. The...
15.11.2025|Ministry of Defence
Estonia allocates 3.5 million euros for the purchase of Starlink communication systems for Ukraine under the IT coalition
Estonia has decided to allocate 3.5 million euros for the purchase of Starlink communication systems for Ukraine within the IT coalition led by Estonia and Luxembourg, with the aim of improving Ukraine’s IT capabilities and supporting its efforts to win the war.
‘Ukraine has confirmed to us that...
14.11.2025|Ministry of Defence
Pevkur at the meeting of Nordic-Baltic ministers of defence: Russia’s Achilles heel is its oil industry and shadow fleet
The meeting of Nordic-Baltic ministers of defence held in Helsinki on Wednesday and Thursday focused on the activities of Russia’s shadow fleet and continued support for Ukraine.
‘Russia’s oil industry and exports, which are sustained by its shadow fleet, are among the most important pillars of...
11.11.2025|Ministry of Defence
Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur discussed defence cooperation opportunities with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel
Hanno Pevkur, Minister of Defence, and Gideon Sa'ar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel, who visited Estonia, discussed opportunities for expanding defence cooperation between the two countries at a meeting today.
“Israel, like Estonia, is a country with a small population and territory. Over...
30.10.2025|Ministry of Defence
Minister: The U.S. decision to continue its troop presence in Estonia is a strong message of deterrence
Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur said that the United States has made a significant decision to maintain its military presence in Estonia, reaffirming the U.S.’s continued commitment to the defence of the region and NATO’s entire eastern flank.
“We welcome the U.S. decision to continue...
23.10.2025|Ministry of Defence
In addition to the US HIMARS, Estonia plans to purchase South Korean Chunmoo rocket launchers
On Thursday, Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur and South Korean Minister of Defence Ahn Gyu-back signed a defence cooperation agreement in Seoul, South Korea, under which Estonia plans to purchase South Korean Chunmoo rocket launchers to supplement its US HIMARS units. The planned...
15.10.2025|Ministry of Defence
Pevkur at NATO Defence Ministers’ Meeting: Nordic-Baltic Cooperation Raises 500 Million to Support Ukraine
At today’s NATO Defence Ministers’ meeting in Brussels, key topics included the implementation of decisions made at the Hague Summit, strengthening air defence and continued support for Ukraine. In addition to the defence ministers’ session, meetings of the NATO-Ukraine Council and the Ukraine...
27.09.2025|Ministry of Defence
Estonia contributes 10 million to NATO-US initiative to support Ukraine
Estonia is contributing 10 million euros to an initiative through which NATO allies and partners purchase essential weapons systems and ammunition from the United States to support Ukraine.
“With the PURL initiative, European allies and partners are rapidly directing resources to support Ukraine,...
18.09.2025|Ministry of Defence
The Government of the Republic of Estonia has given permission to call up 242 reservists for defence readiness exercise Okas
The Government of the Republic of Estonia decided today to give permission to declare a defence readiness exercise Okas 25-2 (Quill), with up to 242 reservists ordered to participate in the snap exercise (SNAPEX).
Based on the...
11.09.2025|Ministry of Defence
The Minister of Defence and the Commander of the Defence Forces discussed strengthening NATO’s eastern flank with the Supreme Allied Commander Europe
Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur and Commander of the Defence Forces Lieutenant General Andrus Merilo met in Tallinn with the NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), General Alexus G. Grynkewich, to discuss strengthening the eastern flank of the alliance.
‘The meeting with General...