Estonia accuses Russia of ordering August arson attack on Milrem
Despite Russia’s ongoing “reckless campaign of hostile actions,” it is “failing to undermine our unity and support for Ukraine,” NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said today.
Italian fighter jets shoot down unidentified drone over Lithuania
The incident marks the second time in 30 days that the Italian Air Force has responded to airspace incursions.
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US soldiers learn to identify drones by sound
While the US Army has not yet formally introduced audio drone training as part of its curriculum, Harrington told reporters that field experience listening to the sky can provide an introduction to differentiating among various drone types.
Rheinmetall lands multibillion dollar FV-014 loitering munitions framework contract
The framework contract signing comes after Rheinmetall announced in February a FV-014 demonstration in collaboration with a potential undisclosed NATO customer.
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.
‘No warehouses anymore’: Ukrainian troops get drone deliveries to the front
"For those who believe it's about technology, I tell you the solution is about human capital and processes," Marco Criscuolo, NATO's acting head of strategy and policy, told the conference.
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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.
Lithuania announces plan to buy C-390 transport aircraft
Lithuania becomes the 11th announced buyer for the Embraer-made plane.
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.
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.
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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.
Amid US-European strain, Lithuanian defense minister cements ties with US industry ‘giants’
Dovilė Šakalienė said Lithuania has done $2 billion-worth of business with American defense firms in the past three years and has "need" for "at least $8 billion" more in "coming years."
Passing Trump’s test? Lithuania pledges 5 to 6 percent GDP on defense spending
"Our message is clear: Lithuania is ready to ensure the security of its citizens by all means," said Dovile Sakaliene, Lithuania's defense minister.
Lithuania agrees to purchase 44 Leopard 2 tanks in country’s largest-ever defense deal
While costs and delivery dates were not made public in the statement, the Lithunian minister told the Baltic News Service that the goal is to have the tanks by 2030.