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19.05.2020|Ministry of Defence
Luik: Allied training exercises in the Baltic region must continue
Minister of Defence Jüri Luik met via video bridge with his Latvian and Lithuanian colleagues, Artis Pabriks and Raimundas Karoblis. The focus of the discussion was the broader impact of Covid-19 on the field of defence, preparations for the soon to be held meeting of the NATO Ministers of Defence...
13.05.2020|Ministry of Defence
EU Defence Ministers discuss crisis impact on security environment
Tuesday, Minister of Defence of Estonia, Jüri Luik participated in a video conference between the European Union Ministers of Defence, led by High Representative Josep Borrell, which focused on the situation with the EU military missions and the long-term effects of the crisis on the security...
12.05.2020|Ministry of Defence
Luik discusses NATO-related issues with German Minister of Defence
Monday, Minister of Defence of Estonia, Jüri Luik discussed NATO deterrence and defence in the Baltic Sea region and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the security environment with the Minister of Defence of Germany, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, both ministers emphasised the role of NATO.
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08.05.2020|Ministry of Defence
Statement of Minister of Defence of Estonia, Jüri Luik on 75th Anniversary of Second World War
Ladies and Gentlemen,
The Second World War in Europe ended 75 years ago. We commemorate tens of millions of victims of war, the vast majority of whom were homeland defenders, simple soldiers who obeyed orders of aggressors and occupiers, and peaceful civilians of both belligerent sides.
Estonia’s...
23.04.2020|Ministry of Defence
Estonia provides food supplies to European Union training mission in Mali
The Estonian Ministry of Defence and the Defence Forces are sending nearly 2000 MREs to Mali, to increase the food supplies of the EU training mission EUTM Mali, as a precaution against the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Even during the emergency situation, we must not forget that the second pillar of...
20.04.2020|Ministry of Defence
Winners of the Hendrik Sepp Prize for Military History were revealed
Estonian War Museum – General Laidoner Museum Press Release
Winners of the Hendrik Sepp Prize for Military History were revealed
Reigo Rosenthal and Mart Kuldkepp were awarded the Hendrik Sepp Prize, presented by the Estonian War Museum and the Ministry of Defence, for the best Estonian...
17.04.2020|Ministry of Defence
Estonian Navy to receive force protection boats
Within the framework of the current four-year development plan Estonian Ministry of Defence is set to acquire two force protection patrol boats built by an Estonian company Baltic Workboats AS, as a result of which up to 50 people will be employed until the end of the year on the island of Saaremaa...
16.04.2020|Ministry of Defence
Luik stresses the strong security dimension of current crisis at NATO Defence Ministers´ meeting
Wednesday, Minister of Defence Jüri Luik participated in a secure video conference between NATO Defence Ministers, where the discussions focused on the Alliance’s activities and maintaining defence readiness under the conditions of COVID-19 outbreak.
‘For Estonia, it is important that our Allies...
06.04.2020|Ministry of Defence
Estonia signs technical agreement to develop armoured vehicles
Estonian Ministry of Defence, Permanent Secretary Kristjan Prikk has signed a joint technical arrangement agreement with Finland and Latvia, which enables Estonia to continue its participation in the programme to develop military requirements and platform for the potential procurement of armoured...
03.04.2020|Ministry of Defence
Estonia to contribute troops to EU´s new IRINI mission
Thursday, Estonian Government approved participation of the Estonian Defence Forces in EUNAVFOR MED/IRINI, the European Union’s latest military operation, which started this week and serves as the continuation of the now concluded Mediterranean mission SOPHIA.
‘Although this is a European Union...