Five defense leaders from across the alliance share their thoughts directly with Breaking Defense readers.
By Aaron MehtaMillennium Space Systems is delivering on critical missile tracking constellation
With programs like MTC, Millennium Space Systems is redefining what it means to be an operational prime – rapidly delivering operational small sat constellations on rapid timelines.
“I would say let’s keep our heads clear here,” Estonian defense minister Hanno Pevkur said. “As long as the country can manage, my suggestion is to keep it at this level.”
By Lee Ferran
After the pilot year of the accelerator program, Estonia’s defense minister said it received “incredibly positive feedback” and would continue for another year, calling it an “important catalyst for innovation.”
By Carley Welch
Five NATO defense chiefs laid out for Breaking Defense how they view the timeline until Russia could be ready to invade a NATO nation.
By Lee Ferran and Aaron Mehta
“The fact that we are very keen to keep our unity in Washington … [means] we would not like to see divisional points [made] among allied countries and we know as well that it’s not an easy discussion point for many allied countries,” said Tuuli Duneton, Estonia’s Undersecretary for Defense Policy.
By Tim Martin
Before leaving his post as head of Estonia’s defense forces, Gen. Martin Herem laid out his vision for the ambitious Baltic defensive line project, and dispelled some misconceptions.
By Lee Ferran
A key Finnish lawmaker previously told Breaking Defense that he would “embrace” such an idea.
By Lee Ferran
New Army mounted system won’t play favorites when it comes to C5ISR, EW and A-PNT
The CMOSS Mounted Form Factor will facilitate tech insertion for new capabilities while co-existing with the Mounted Family of Computer Systems.
“I think this policy is widely shared by the NATO nations, as far as I understand, that we do all we can support Ukraine, but I don’t see as big enthusiasm [for] getting NATO directly involved, boots on the ground,” said Janne Kuusela, Director General for Defence Policy at Finland’s Ministry of Defence.
By Lee Ferran
The national security advisor to the Estonian president is the latest NATO nation official to weigh into the debate over the wisdom of foreign forces in Ukraine, while a senior British officer said it’s still “not a path that the [UK] Prime Minister wants to go down.”
By Lee Ferran
The head of the Estonian Scouts, among the first who would be called to fend off an invasion, said the “biggest part that’s going to change” is how the unit fights with and against drones.
By Lee Ferran
NATO has established eight different capability coalitions designed to get critical systems or ammo into Ukrainian hands quickly. Here’s a deep dive into how they’re all faring.
By Tim Martin
Though Estonia’s chief of defense told Breaking Defense the idea has fallen by the wayside, a key lawmaker in Tallinn said it’s time to consider a “coalition of the willing” to go into Ukraine.
By Lee Ferran
The new bunkers, similar to “underground cellars” commonly found in Estonia, are expected to be 35 square metres (377 square feet), hardened to withstand artillery strikes and house up to 10 soldiers.
By Tim Martin
“This is the first joint defence procurement between Estonia and Poland, with the advantages of quick delivery and a relatively low cost compared to the value of the destroyed target,” said the Estonian Centre for Defence Investments.
By Tim Martin
