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08.11.2023|Ministry of Defence
Pevkur at meeting with new Latvian Minister of Defence: Baltic defence cooperation will deepen
Today in Tallinn, the Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur met with the new Latvian Minister of Defence Andris Sprūds to discuss regional security and bilateral defence cooperation.
„Over the past two years, Estonia and Latvia have been strong supporters for Ukraine in their fight against the...
08.11.2023|Ministry of Defence
The Government of the Republic of Estonia approved a defence readiness exercise Okas
The Government of the Republic of Estonia decided to declare a defence readiness exercise Okas 23-3 (Quill), with up to 220 members of the 911th Air Base Defence Unit ordered to participate the snap exercise (SNAPEX). Exercise Okas is of a defensive manner, aimed at practicing national defence...
02.11.2023|Ministry of Defence
Pevkur to Israeli Minister of Defence: Estonia will send humanitarian and medical aid to the region
This morning, the Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur spoke with his Israeli colleague Yoav Gallant about the situation in the Gaza Strip and the Estonian proposal to send medical and humanitarian aid to the region, in the sum of a quarter million euros.
Minister of Defence Pevkur extended...
19.10.2023|Ministry of Defence
Estonian Minister of Defence: With their presence at sea, the Allies show their vigilance and readiness
The NATO decision to increase patrols on the Baltic Sea and in the regional air space shows that the Allies are vigilant and ready for action, if needed, said Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur.
„The decision does not mean that there is an increased military threat. Instead, it shows that relations...
17.10.2023|Ministry of Defence
U.S. battalion soldiers serving in Võru were awarded medals
Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur presented mission medals to the soldiers of the American 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment at a ceremony held at the Taara military base in Võru. Pevkur stated that the presence of American units in Estonia, alongside other NATO Allies, is a clear sign of our...
11.10.2023|Ministry of Defence
Pevkur and UK Defence Secretary Shapps signed long-term defence cooperation agreement
At the sidelines of the NATO defence ministers’ meeting, Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur and the new British Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps signed a long-term defence cooperation agreement, in which the two states outline their common ambition for meeting the conditions...
04.10.2023|Ministry of Defence
Pevkur in Warsaw: freedom is not free
Having participated yesterday and today at the Warsaw Security Forum, Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur stressed the importance of maintaining unity in support of Ukraine and enhancing Europe’s defence capability in light of the current security situation.
“We must maintain unity. As long...
02.10.2023|Ministry of Defence
Pevkur meets Ukraine´s Minister of Defence Umerov and Chairman of Security Council Danilov in Kyiv
Minister of Defence of Estonia Hanno Pevkur met today in Kyiv with Minister of Defence of Ukraine Rustem Umerov, and Chairman of the Security Council Oleksi Danilov. The ministers discussed Estonia's aid to Ukraine, situation on the front and opportunities for bilateral cooperation, including the...
02.10.2023|Ministry of Defence
Pevkur discussed Ukraine and regional security with Polish Minister of Defence
Saturday Minister of Defence of Estonia Hanno Pevkur participated in the celebration of the anniversary of Polish regional defence in Rzeszów, Poland and met with Polish Minister of Defence Mariusz Błaszczak. The ministers discussed issues related to support for Ukraine and the security of the...
27.09.2023|Ministry of Defence
Pevkur on Estonia´s Defence Budget: We must contribute more of our common wealth to defence
In 2024, Estonia´s defence budget will exceed three per cent of GDP for the first time, including an additional EUR 350 million being directed by the new state budget strategy toward ammunition stocks, meaning that Estonia will be purchasing EUR 1.35 billion worth of ammunition in the coming years...