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24.02.2025|Ministry of Defence
DefMin Pevkur: Happy Estonian Independence Day!
Dear fellow Estonians, friends, and allies,
Today, as we mark the 106th anniversary of Estonia’s independence, we honour the generations before us who fought for our freedom. Their sacrifice reminds us that independence is not given—it must be defended, every day. With our combined efforts and...
22.02.2025|Ministry of Defence
Estonian Minister of Defence and Chief of Defence met with NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe
Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur and Chief of Defence Major General Andrus Merilo met in Tallinn with NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), General Christopher Cavoli, who was in Estonia to receive the Order of the Cross of the Eagle I Class, awarded to him by the President of the...
20.02.2025|Ministry of Defence
Estonia delivers business support measure catalogue to Ukraine
During a working visit to Ukraine, the Secretary General of the Estonian Ministry of Defence, Kaimo Kuusk, handed over a catalogue of products and services offered by Estonian companies. Ukrainian authorities can select from these offerings based on their critical military needs.
“To achieve...
18.02.2025|Ministry of Defence
Estonian Minister of Defence in Abu Dhabi: Interest towards Estonia’s defence industry is strong in the Gulf States
Yesterday and today, Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur participated at the IDEX defence industry exhibition in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to support Estonian defence industry companies in establishing connections.
“I am pleased to have supported Estonian defence industry companies at IDEX by...
13.02.2025|Ministry of Defence
Pevkur in Brussels: Let’s not make negotiations easy for Putin
At the NATO Defence Ministers’ meeting held today in Brussels, discussions focused on strengthening Allied defence capabilities and increasing defence spending to bolster NATO’s Deterrence and Defence posture ahead of the NATO Summit in The Hague this June. Additionally, a separate session of the...
13.02.2025|Ministry of Defence
Pevkur in Brussels: Estonia will continue supporting Ukraine with at least 0.25% of its GDP
At today’s meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group in Brussels, NATO defence ministers discussed continued support for Ukraine.
"Military support must help Ukraine reach a position of strength, paving the way for a just and lasting peace," said Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur, who participated...
10.02.2025|Ministry of Defence
Pevkur at the meeting with the UK House of Commons Defence Committee: Russia’s military reform must be a wake-up call for all Allies
At today’s meeting between Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur and the UK House of Commons Defence Committee delegation, discussions focused on the conventional military threat posed by Russia, associated hybrid threats, and military aid to Ukraine. Minister Pevkur underscored the critical...
29.01.2025|Ministry of Defence
Pevkur in Tokyo: Estonia and Japan face similar security challenges
Today in Tokyo, Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur met the Minister of Defence of Japan Gen Nakatani to discuss bilateral defence cooperation and supporting Ukraine.
"Estonia and Japan share similar security perspectives, as well as challenges. Cyberattacks from Russia and China, maritime and...
27.01.2025|Ministry of Defence
Pevkur in Seoul: Estonia is interested in strengthening defence cooperation with South Korea
Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur met today in Seoul with acting Minister of National Defense Seon-ho Kim to discuss regional security around Estonia and South Korea, as well as bilateral defence cooperation.
“We value our good relations with the Republic of Korea, an important likeminded partner...
23.01.2025|Ministry of Defence
Pevkur in Vilnius: Baltic States must work closely together to secure additional defence funding
Today, Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur met in Vilnius with Lithuanian Defence Minister Dovilė Šakalienė and Latvian Defence Minister Andris Sprūds to discuss NATO capability targets, defence spending, and matters related to the upcoming NATO Summit in The Hague.
“Increased defence...