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09.03.2022|Ministry of Defence
Minister of Defence Laanet in Ida-Viru County: the most important thing is to keep the people of Estonia united
Minister of Defence Kalle Laanet paid a two-day visit to Ida-Viru County. In Jõhvi, Laanet met with the heads of local governments, who focused on issues of population protection and national defence in light of the war in Ukraine.
At the University of Tartu Narva College, the Minister of Defence...
04.03.2022|Ministry of Defence
Ukraine to be accepted as a Contributing Participant to NATO CCDCOE
This week, the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE) held its 30th Steering Committee. With a unanimous vote, the 27 Sponsoring Nations in the Steering Committee of the CCDCOE agreed to Ukraine's membership in the NATO CCDCOE as a Contributing Participant.
“Ukraine's...
02.03.2022|Ministry of Defence
Freshly published study on the environmental footprint of the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of the Interior helps the public sector go greener
Activities that ensure the internal and external security of the country are the top priority of both the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Defence, where the continuity of essential services and capabilities must be maintained around the clock. How to achieve a greener future while also...
22.02.2022|Ministry of Defence
Laanet: Next steps of the Joint Expeditionary Force demonstrate capability and decisiveness
At the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) defence ministers’ meeting in Leicestershire today, Minister of Defence Kalle Laanet spoke of how Ukraine and Europe are faced with an immediate military conflict, further propelled by the President of the Russian Federation recognising the so-called “...
21.02.2022|Ministry of Defence
Laanet: NATO does not accept Russia’s ultimatums
At the NATO Defence Ministers’ meeting, the tense security situation created by Russia’s unprecedented military escalation was discussed, along with the need to adjust NATO’s deterrence and defence posture in both the short and long-term.
“The Allies were united in their assessment of the threat...
21.02.2022|Ministry of Defence
More than 200 million euros from defence budget reached Estonian economy in 2020
Defence investments and economic spending by the Estonian Ministry of Defence totalled EUR 345 million in 2020, of which 60%, or EUR 207 million, was spent on goods and services from Estonian suppliers.
“The significant contribution made by the defence sector towards stimulating the economy...
18.02.2022|Ministry of Defence
Estonia donated missiles of anti-tank weapon system Javelin to Ukraine
Missiles of anti-tank weapon system Javelin, donated by the Estonian Defence Forces, arrived in Ukraine today.
„This is a small step by Estonia in support of Ukraine, but it is a real and tangible contribution to defence against Russian aggression,“ said Lieutenant General Martin Herem, Commander...
18.02.2022|Ministry of Defence
Permanent Secretary Salm presented mission medals to French soldiers serving within the NATO Battlegroup at Tapa
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence Kusti Salm presented mission medals to the French soldiers and officers in the NATO Battlegroup, who have been serving with the UK-led NATO Battlegroup since September of last year. The French unit is comprised of the 5th Dragoon Regiment of the French...
17.02.2022|Ministry of Defence
Stoltenberg at meeting with Laanet: the European security situation has changed significantly
At the Meeting of NATO Defence Ministers in Brussels, Minister of Defence Kalle Laanet discussed the security situation and efforts to strengthen it on NATO’s eastern flank at a bilateral meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
The Secretary General stated that regardless of the next...
15.02.2022|Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence invites Estonian companies to apply for the Defence Industry Development Project Competition
The Ministry of Defence announced the 2022 Defence Industry Development Project Competition, which is specifically looking for innovative and smart product development ideas.
“The Development Project Competition is a long-standing tradition with many exciting products and developments having grown...