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16.02.2023|Ministry of Defence
Pevkur meeting with Austin: Eastern Flank of NATO needs stronger defence
Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur met today with U.S. Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin to discuss defence cooperation, aid to Ukraine and questions leading towards the NATO Summit in Vilnius.
“Secretary Austin began by thanking Estonia for our leadership role in aid to Ukraine. We...
14.02.2023|Ministry of Defence
Spain to send NASAMS air defence systems to Estonia in April
Meeting at the sidelines of the NATO defence ministers’ meeting today in Brussels, Minister of Defence of Estonia Hanno Pevkur and Minister of Defence of Spain Margarita Robles agreed that Spain will deploy a NASAMS air defence system to Estonia in April 2023 for a period of four months.
According...
07.02.2023|Ministry of Defence
Minister of Defence Pevkur: U.S. presence in Estonia is an important part of deterrence
Meeting with the Ambassador Designate of the U.S. George P. Kent, Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur discussed bilateral defence cooperation, strengthening the defence of NATO’s eastern flank and continuous military aid to Ukraine.
“The U.S. is a key Ally for Estonia, one that has been a strong...
03.02.2023|Ministry of Defence
Discussion paper on myths and lessons from Russia’s war in Ukraine
Estonian Ministry of Defence has published a discussion paper addressing some common misleading narratives about Russia’s war in Ukraine and lessons that should shape the way forward for NATO.
Following Russia’s full-blown invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the Euro-Atlantic community has been...
19.01.2023|Ministry of Defence
Estonian Minister of Defence: Allies must give Ukraine heavy weaponry
At an international meeting called together on the initiative of Estonia and the United Kingdom, participating states presented their newest military aid packages for Ukraine, which also include a significant amount of heavy weapons.
“Ukraine needs heavy weapons the most in order to maintain their...
17.01.2023|Ministry of Defence
Pevkur to new Finnish Minister of Defence: Finland’s accession to NATO signals the start of a new era
Yesterday in Tallinn meeting with Finnish Defence Minister Mikko Savola, Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur discussed the accession of Finland to NATO, sending additional military aid to Ukraine, and bilateral defence cooperation.
“We are living in a historic moment – the accession of Finland to...
10.01.2023|Ministry of Defence
Minister of Defence presented mission medals to sailors who served in NATO unit
Today, at the Mine Harbour, Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur presented medals for international military operations to the staff members and commander of Standing NATO Mine Counter Measures Group One.
“Last year was a very special year because Estonian Navy officer Commander Ott Laanemets served...
04.01.2023|Ministry of Defence
Navy and Police and Border Guard Board vessels begin operating in the naval fleet
With the ceremony that took place today at the Mine Harbour, in Tallinn, four vessels that had been operating as part of the Police and Border Guard Board were merged with the Navy.
“Adding four ships to the Navy ensures Estonia a comprehensive maritime security capability, both in times of peace...
03.01.2023|Ministry of Defence
Fallen from the War of Independence were remembered in Tallinn
Ceremonies in remembrance of those who fell during the War of Independence were held today on Freedom Square, in Tallinn, and on Peter’s Square, in Narva. The 103rd anniversary of the ceasefire between the Republic of Estonia and Soviet Russia was also marked.
At the ceremony, Minister of Defence...
23.12.2022|Ministry of Defence
Holiday Greetings by Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur
Dear fellow Estonians, dear friends, defenders of Estonia!
It is Christmastime, a time of peace. Although war is raging in Ukraine and Ukrainians are defending themselves against the Russian attack. In Estonia all is peaceful and safe.
Nevertheless, to strengthen our security, this year we have...