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Estonia signs contract to acquire 12 additional Caesar self-propelled howitzers from France
Europe, News February 17, 2026 , by IRIA
Estonia has signed a new contract with France and defense manufacturer KNDS to acquire 12 additional
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South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace and Estonia’s Frankenburg to jointly develop counter-drone systems
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News February 11, 2026 , by IRIA
Hanwha Aerospace has announced a new partnership with Frankenburg, an Estonian defense company, to develop
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Finland detains Russia-linked cargo ship over suspicion of damaging undersea communication cable
Europe, News January 2, 2026 , by IRIA
Finnish authorities detained a cargo vessel on December 31, 2025, sailing from Russia. The ship was stopped
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Nordic and Baltic nations announce $500 million military package for Ukraine under PURL initiative
Europe, News November 14, 2025 , by IRIA
Defense ministers from the Nordic and Baltic countries, along with Iceland’s foreign minister, announced
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Estonia and Netherlands to deliver over 150 THeMIS robotic combat vehicles to Ukraine
Europe, News October 9, 2025 , by IRIA
Estonian defense company Milrem Robotics has announced plans to deliver more than 150 of its THeMIS unmanned
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US and Baltic states strengthen security cooperation, reaffirm NATO defense spending commitments
Europe, News, US July 28, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted the defense ministers of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania at
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More than 26,000 NATO soldiers enhance defense on eastern flank with Exercise Griffin Lightning 25
Europe, News May 23, 2025 , by IRIA
NATO forces showcased their military prowess and unity through one of its most complex exercises to date,
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Estonia receives first HIMARS launchers, advancing defense modernization efforts
Europe, News May 3, 2025 , by IRIA
Estonian government has received the first High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) launchers
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EU foreign policy chief urges ceasefire during visit to Israel amid escalating violence in Gaza
Europe, Middle East, News March 26, 2025 , by IRIA
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas made a high-stakes visit to Israel amid a backdrop of
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Estonia announces historic defense spending increase to 5% of GDP from 2026
Europe, News March 20, 2025 , by IRIA
Estonia has announced a significant increase in defense spending, raising it to at least 5% of its Gross