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26.07.2024|Ministry of Defence
Pevkur nominates Kaimo Kuusk as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence
Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur nominates diplomat Kaimo Kuusk, who has been the Estonian Ambassador to Lithuania from 2023, as the candidate for the post of Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence.
48-year old Kaimo Kuusk was the Estonian Ambassador to Ukraine from 2019-2023. From 1998-...
24.07.2024|Ministry of Defence
Pevkur in Washington: Austin reaffirms long-term commitment to Estonian security
Yesterday, Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur discussed bilateral defence cooperation and capability development perspectives with US Defence Secretary Lloyd J. Austin in Washington.
“At the NATO summit here two weeks ago, the unity and strength of the allies was evident, and this is also reflected...
05.07.2024|Ministry of Defence
Mission medals awarded to German Air Force personnel in Estonia
On Wednesday, Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur awarded mission medals to the German Air Force personnel who participated in the mission of the Deployable Control and Reporting Centre (DCRC, callsign ’REDHAWK’) at the Estonian Ämari Air Base.
"The NATO air policing mission is a crucial...
04.07.2024|Ministry of Defence
Survey reveals that more than 60% of the Estonian population would be prepared to defend the country
The annual public opinion survey commissioned by the Ministry of Defence shows that the level of support among the Estonian population for armed resistance remains at over 80%, with more than 60% of people prepared to defend the country.
“Willingness and motivation are vital to ensuring national...
04.07.2024|Ministry of Defence
NATO DIANA innovation accelerator announces new critical challenges requiring technological solutions
NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator or DIANA has unveiled the challenges it will be addressing in its second year of operations and has opened a new round of applications. DIANA aims to find and accelerate the development of dual-use deep technologies across the alliance to respond to critical...
21.06.2024|Ministry of Defence
Armed Forces Supporter Award given to 351 employers this year
President Alar Karis, Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur, Commander of the Defense Forces General Martin Herem, and Commander of the Defense League Major General Ilmar Tamm awarded 113 Estonian companies and organizations with the „Armed Forces Supporter“ silver, gold and special award for their...
20.06.2024|Ministry of Defence
Permanent Secretary Salm in Paris: Defence relations between Estonia and France are at an all-time high
Today, meeting in Paris with leaders in the French defence and security sectors, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence Kusti Salm noted that relations between Estonia and France in defence matters are at an all-time high.
"Our understandings of the threat posed by Russia, the challenges...
19.06.2024|Ministry of Defence
Minister of Defence Pevkur: The first Caesar howitzers will arrive in Estonia this year
Statement by Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur
Today is a historic day marking a new milestone in the bilateral defence cooperation between Estonia and France, significantly enhancing France's footprint in Estonia. Estonia has signed a contract with France for the procurement of 12 Caesar self-...
13.06.2024|Ministry of Defence
Spain to send NASAMS to Estonia and join the IT Coalition
Today, on the sidelines of the NATO defense ministers meeting in Brussels, Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur met with Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles to discuss cooperation as NATO allies and assistance to Ukraine.
"I am pleased to announce as a result of today's meeting that Spain will...
11.06.2024|Ministry of Defence
Estonia supports Ukraine with short-range air defence
Estonia is providing Ukraine with Mistral-type short-range air defence missile systems and missiles as military aid.
"Ukraine urgently needs air defense to fend off Russia's continued brutal aggression, and it is in Estonia's direct security interest to contribute to this effort along with our...