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07.05.2021|Ministry of Defence
EU Defence Ministers emphasised solidarity with Ukraine
Yesterday, in Brussels, Minister of Defence Kalle Laanet participated in a meeting of European Union Defence Ministers, where the security situation in regions affecting Europe and the Union’s long-term security and defence policy plans were discussed.The meeting began with topical issues relating...
29.04.2021|Ministry of Defence
Laanet: Joint Expeditionary Force strengthens security of the Baltic Republics and Europe
Minister of Defence Kalle Laanet participated in the video meeting of the defence ministers of the Joint Expeditionary Force, where British Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace presented the Post-Brexit Integrated Review, and the defence ministers also discussed the situation that has been...
27.04.2021|Ministry of Defence
Minister of Defence Kalle Laanet on his first bilateral working visit to Finland
Yesterday, on 26th of April, Minister of Defence Kalle Laanet, who was on a two-day working visit to Helsinki, met with Finnish Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen, with whom the regional security situation and defence co-operation, in both bilateral and multilateral formats, was discussed.“We...
26.04.2021|Ministry of Defence
By the decision of the Minister of Defence, national defence camps will be organized by the Defence League
By the decision of the Minister of Defence, national defence camps will be organized by the Defence LeagueFrom the New Year, the Defence League will organize national defence camps to ensure that young people from all regions of Estonia have the opportunity to participate in national defence camps...
20.04.2021|Ministry of Defence
Laanet: Baltic countries create greater security working together
Yesterday, Minister of Defence of Estonia, Kalle Laanet met with Lithuanian Minister of Defence, Arvydas Anušauskas, at the Tapa military camp, to discuss defence-related co-operation between the Baltic countries, the situation having developed on Ukraine’s borders, and the Russian exercise Zapad...
16.04.2021|Ministry of Defence
Ministers of Defence of Estonia and the United Kingdom discussed withdrawal from Afghanistan
During the video meeting held on 15th of April, the Minister of Defence of Estonia and the Secretary of State for Defence of United Kingdom discussed issues related to the withdrawal of Allied forces from Afghanistan, defence co-operation, and the situation along Ukraine’s borders.‘For Estonia, it...
15.04.2021|Ministry of Defence
Estonia hosts NATO Cyber Defence Pledge conference
Today, Estonia hosted the third annual NATO Cyber Defence Pledge Conference 2021: Entering to a New Decade, which focused on strategic, political, and practical implications of ensuring a cyber-enabled Alliance.“Since we have adopted the Cyber Defence Pledge in 2016, we have come a long way,” said...
12.04.2021|Ministry of Defence
Estonia to host NATO Cyber Pledge conference
This week, Estonia will host the third annual NATO Cyber Defence Pledge Conference 2021: Entering to a New Decade. NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg and Prime Minister of Estonia, Kaja Kallas are scheduled to address the virtual conference hosted from Tallinn, Estonia which will focus on the...
06.04.2021|Ministry of Defence
Minister of Defence forms Advisory Council
Minister of Defence of Estonia, Kalle Laanet has signed a directive establishing an Advisory Council to advise him on matters of national defence during his term of office.
The Chairman of the Advisory Council is Taavi Rõivas (former Prime Minister), members include Merle Maigre, Riho Terras,...
30.03.2021|Ministry of Defence
Minister of Defence Laanet: U.S. Special Forces Command Element strengthens security of entire Baltic region
Tuesday, Minister of Defence of Estonia, Kalle Laanet visited the Special Operations Command of Estonian Defence Forces and received an overview of Estonia’s Special Operations capabilities, co-operation with the Allies and partners, and the participation of Task Force Takuba, in Operation Barkhane...