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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...
15.01.2025|Ministry of Defence
Pevkur in the Netherlands: Allies must increase defence spending ahead of The Hague Summit
Today, during a joint seminar of the three Baltic states and the Netherlands held in The Hague, the defence ministers discussed NATO’s forward defence concept, preparations for the upcoming summit in The Hague, the Russian threat, and topics related to the Baltic Defence Line. Following the seminar...
09.01.2025|Ministry of Defence
Pevkur in Ramstein: Ukraine Defence Contact Group is critical in assisting Ukraine's victory
Today, at the 25th Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) meeting held in Ramstein, Germany, defence ministers from over 50 countries convened for the final time under the leadership of U.S. Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin.
"The United States' contribution to aiding Ukraine has been of existential...
27.12.2024|Ministry of Defence
The Minister of Defence and the Commander of the Defence Forces agreed on a naval operation to protect Estlink 1
Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur and Commander of the Defence Forces Major General Andrus Merilo agreed that this morning the Estonian Navy will commence the protection of the Estlink 1 undersea cable with patrol ships to secure energy connections between Estonia and Finland.
Minister Pevkur...
22.12.2024|Ministry of Defence
Holiday Greetings by Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur
Dear friends, allies, in Estonia and abroad,
I bring you warm regards from our service members stationed here in Iraq within the US-led Operation Inherent Resolve. As the holiday season approaches, I want to extend my heartfelt holiday greetings to all our service members, our allies and their...
20.12.2024|Ministry of Defence
Permanent Secretary Kaimo Kuusk awarded U.S. soldiers with mission medals
Today, in a medal ceremony held at the Taara military base in Võru, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence Kaimo Kuusk presented mission medals to soldiers of the U.S. Army 2nd Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment.
"Our partnership with the United States is built on strong and multi-faceted...
14.12.2024|Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence increases support for companies aspiring to join NATO DIANA
The Ministry of Defence, in cooperation with the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, is establishing a mentoring programme to help companies prepare for applying to NATO DIANA accelerator programmes.
The mentoring programme will launch in February, and over a 4-5 month period,...
12.12.2024|Ministry of Defence
IT Coalition established by Estonia and Luxembourg to help Ukraine has raised about 500 million euros in its first year of operation
Today’s IT Coalition Steering Group meeting in Luxembourg summed up the Coalition’s first year of support for Ukraine and reviewed Ukraine’s top priorities for the coming year.
“Ukraine requires our help to meet critical ICT needs for its defence. Technological support is an essential part of the...