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September 19, 2025

Russian Fighter Jets Enter Airspace of Estonia, a NATO Member

The New York Times Three Russian fighter jets violated Estonia’s airspace on Friday for an unusually long period, some 12

June 11, 2025

Italy to deploy SAMP/T air defense system to Estonia

Defense Blog Italy will deploy its long-range SAMP/T air defense system to Estonia later this year, the two countries confirmed

September 18, 2024

Estonia seeks battlefield decoys to sponge up Russian missiles

Defense News Estonia has launched a competition to procure decoy equipment for luring enemy forces into attacks, the latest in

July 8, 2024

Estonia delivers Mistral air defense systems to Ukraine – here’s what they can do

Kyiv Independent Estonia has delivered several Mistral air defense systems to Ukraine, the country’s defense ministry said on July 6.

March 19, 2024

Germany replaces USA as Estonia’s biggest arms supplier

ERR News Estonia buys weapons and ammunition from all major Western countries, but in recent years more than a third

September 20, 2023

Estonia and Latvia bolster Sky Shield with Iris-T SML air defence

Army Technology The two founding ESSI nations have adopted the medium-range air defence system on their visit to the German

September 12, 2023

Latvia and Estonia sign deal to buy German-made missile defense system

AP Estonia and Latvia signed an agreement Monday with Germany to purchase a medium-range air defense missile system that opens

May 22, 2023

Estonia, Latvia want to buy German Iris-T air defense system

Deutsche Walle: Two Baltic NATO members, Estonia and Latvia, are to begin negotiations to purchase the medium-range IRIS-T SLM defense system from its German manufacturer, Estonia’s Defense Ministry said

September 18, 2018

Estonia’s defense minister on Russian threats and defending the Baltics

Defense News: WASHINGTON — In 1994, Jüri Luik helped lead negotiations with Russia on the withdrawal of troops from Estonia.

September 13, 2018

Estonia eyes mid-range air defense systems to rectify NATO ‘oversight’

Defense News: WASHINGTON — Estonia’s military is prioritizing the purchase of a midrange air defense system as the country seeks