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26.06.2019|Ministry of Defence
Minister of Defence Luik sets Estonia as an example for military mobility
Minister of Defence Jüri Luik took part yesterday in the meeting of Ministers of Defence of the Northern Group, to discuss steps taken in developing military mobility.
According to Minister of Defence Jüri Luik, the development of military mobility in the Baltic region remains a priority for...
22.06.2019|Ministry of Defence
Minister of Defence Luik marked the anniversary of the Battle of Cesis, in Latvia
Today, in Latvia – together with our neighbours to the south – Minister of Defence Jüri Luik participated in the dedication of the Skangali Memorial Stone and the Victory Day parade, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Cesis.
According to Minister of Defence Jüri Luik, the...
21.06.2019|Ministry of Defence
Permanent Secretary Prikk thanked the commander of the Maryland National Guard for exemplary cooperation
Permanent Secretary of Estonian Ministry of Defence Kristjan Prikk presented the Cross of Merit of the Ministry of Defence, Second Class to Major General Linda L. Singh, of the Maryland National Guard, in recognition of her exemplary contribution to the development of defence cooperation between...
18.06.2019|Ministry of Defence
Permanent Secretary Prikk recognised Estonian servicemen who have participated in missions
Permanent Secretary Kristjan Prikk from the Ministry of Defence presented medals as thanks to Estonian servicemen who have served in five mission regions as part of six different military operations.
According to Permanent Secretary Prikk, Estonia has a firm understanding of why we are present in...
13.06.2019|Ministry of Defence
Government named Colonel Riho Ühtegi as Commander of the Defence League
Today, upon the recommendation of the Minister of Defence and the Commander of the Defence Forces, the Government of the Republic named Colonel Riho Ühtegi as Commander of the Defence League.
According to Minister of Defence Jüri Luik, the individual assuming command of the Defence League must...
12.06.2019|Ministry of Defence
Baltic Sea training exercises demonstrate the dedication of allies
This summer, the allies will be carrying out large-scale training exercises on the Baltic Sea. The United States will be leading the annual international Baltic region training exercise BALTOPS, while the United Kingdom will be leading the deployment exercise Baltic Protector.
Minister of Defence...
03.06.2019|Ministry of Defence
Kusti Salm is the next Director of the Centre for Defence Investments
Minister of Defence Jüri Luik named Kusti Salm, Director of the Ministry’s Defence Investments Planning Department, as the next Director of the Centre for Defence Investment.
Kusti Salm will take up the post on 23 July, when the three-year term of office of the current Director, Colonel Rauno Sirg...
31.05.2019|Ministry of Defence
Defence Budget to Remain at 2% of GDP
According to the budget strategy approved by the Government of the Republic for 2020–2023, Estonia will continue to use at least 2% of GDP for the development of national defence, added to which are the costs for hosting Allies and the Defence Investment Programme, in accordance with the principles...
23.05.2019|Ministry of Defence
Estonia and the United States signed a Roadmap for Defence Cooperation for 2019-2024
On 22 May, in Washington, Kadi Silde, Undersecretary for Defence Policy at the Estonian Ministry of Defence, and Kathryn Wheelbarger, the Acting Assistant Secretary of Defence for International Security Affairs, signed the Estonia-United States Roadmap for Defence Cooperation for 2019–2024 at the...
18.05.2019|Ministry of Defence
Jüri Luik at the Lennart Meri conference: Russia's target is Western unity
In his speech, Minister of Defence Jüri Luik – who is today’s keynote speaker at the Lennart Meri Conference – reminded listeners that Russia’s tools in fracturing unity between Western countries are not limited to the dissemination of false information or cyberattacks, since the threat of military...