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01.12.2025|Ministry of Defence
The Reserve Forces Fund handed over an ISR drone to Estonian Defence League
Estonian citizens and companies have contributed over €258,000 to national defence through donations collected by the Reserve Forces Fund. These funds have been used to purchase reconnaissance and attack drones, as well as additional equipment necessary for operating the drones, to train reserve...
26.11.2025|Ministry of Defence
UK Armed Forces Minister Carns to Defence Minister Pevkur: There are plans to deploy our new Ajax Infantry Fighting Vehicles to Estonia within the next few years to bolster our commitment to Estonia and to enhance capabilities of the UK’s FLF
Today, Estonia’s Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur met with the United Kingdom’s Armed Forces Minister Alistair Carns at the Ministry of Defence to discuss strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries, as well as collaboration between their defence industries.
"The UK Armed Forces...
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,...