Estonia pushes for local CV90 fighting vehicle production, defense minister says
"We are ready to step into the supply line … to fill some of the gaps that Hägglunds has," Hanno Pevkur, Estonia's defense minister, told Breaking Defense.
Estonians in Saudi Arabia for ‘first steps’ in potential defense procurement team-up: Official
The two nations are exploring closer cooperation, Siim Sukles told Breaking Defense, "because when it comes to procurement, it's a global market."
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For Europe’s ‘drone wall,’ detecting threats is challenge number one: Officials
“Detection — especially detection on the low altitudes — this is the most difficult part and when you add to the drones, the low flying cruise missiles, then the detection is really a challenge,” Estonia’s Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur told Breaking Defense.
Estonia proceeding with second HIMARS buy, eyeing ‘28-‘29 delivery
“This is why we are looking for additional systems for the deep strikes: It's not only HIMARS and it's not only Chunmoo,” said Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur.
Euro defense leaders rail against Ukraine ‘peace plan,’ lawmakers say it didn’t come from US
Senators said Secretary of State Marco Rubio told them the proposal didn't come from US officials, but Rubio later said it was indeed American "authored."
Estonia inks deal for South Korean rocket launchers, still pursues HIMARS
"It is necessary to increase Estonia’s deep-strike capability with additional rocket launchers,” Estonia Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur said in a press release.
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European firms team up to make UK-specific THeMIS combat unmanned ground vehicle
The UK-customized version will integrate Milrem’s THeMIS UGV with MSI's remote weapon station TERRAHAWK and Overwatch’s APEX unmanned aerial system, while Pearson will provide the integration of “mission-critical capabilities into armoured platforms.”
Lithuania warns Europe against making ‘big mistake’ of breaking off from US defense industry
“There is enough space for [the] US, South Korea, Turkey, these countries which are out from the European Union as well,” Estonia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna said.
Estonia approves $3.2B defense spending spike, locks in 5.4 percent GDP target
“The government’s decision means that we are progressing faster than before in building up Estonia’s defence capabilities – that applies to the army, the air force, as well as the navy,” said Estonia’s Prime Minister Kristen Michal.
Estonia pledges major investments in military AI
A new artificial intelligence strategy calls for upgrading Estonian Defence Force “digital infrastructure” and improving high-tech interoperability with NATO.
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Citing Russian threat, Baltic and Polish defense ministers want out of anti-landmine treaty
"With this decision, we are sending a clear message: our countries are prepared and can use every necessary measure to defend our territory and freedom," the joint statement reads.
Amid ceasefire talks, Baltic defense leaders worry: What will Putin do with his battle-hardened army?
"A lot will depend on what the peace talks" deliver, but 500,000 experienced Russian troops will be unlikely to want to return to civilian life earning $100 a month, Hanno Pevkur, Estonia's minister of defense told Breaking Defense.
Estonia wants answers from US on HIMARS production, could turn to other options in ‘months’
Dmytro Kuleba, the former Ukrainian foreign affairs minister, interrupted Breaking Defense's interview with Estonian defense minister Hanno Pevkur to praise Estonia for its willingness to donate weapons to Kyiv's aid.
Joint European force launches AI-enabled tool to track Russia’s shadow fleet, monitor undersea cables
Should a suspicious vessel be identified, the system can use real time tracking and instantly send a warning to JEF members and other NATO allies.