Estonian Defence

The Estonian Internal Security Service (KAPO) assesses that the arson attack against the defence industry company Milrem on 15 August was a deliberate and pre-planned act commissioned by Russian security services. Read more 👇 kapo.ee/en/media/att...

“At present, neither Estonia, Denmark nor our other NATO Allies see a threat that would require raising the readiness of the armed forces.” DefMin Martin Herem on the Danish public threat assessment. Read more 👇

We welcome the continuation of the US rotational presence in Estonia, with a new US unit expected to arrive in November. Estonia highly values the US presence and its contribution to security in the Baltic region. 🇪🇪🇺🇸 Read more 👉 www.kaitseministeerium.ee/en/news/us-c...

Time to be in Tallinn 👇

Announcement by Estonian Ministry of the Interior: Following Russia’s decision to temporarily restrict movement in some areas near the Estonian border, the situation across Estonia’s eastern border remains calm. Estonian authorities are monitoring developments closely and remain vigilant.

Welcome to our new DefMin, Martin Herem! Minister Herem brings 30 years of experience in defence, including serving as Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces and Commandant of the Estonian Military Academy. Thank you, Hanno Pevkur, for 4 years of dedicated leadership of our national defence. 🇪🇪

Estonian airspace is in safe hands. 🇪🇪🇹🇷🇪🇸 Turkish F-16 and Spanish EF-18M fighter jets are guarding our skies from Ämari Air Base as part of NATO’s air defence mission. Baltic Air Policing mission began on the same day Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania joined NATO in 2004. 🇪🇪🇱🇻🇱🇹

Estonian parliament Riigikogu elected our new president today! Ülle Madise will be the next President of Estonia and takes office on 12 October. Palju õnne! 🇪🇪

August 31, 1994 marked what we in the Baltics 🇪🇪🇱🇻🇱🇹 can call the real end of WW II. It was the day russian troops finally left Estonian and Latvian soil. 54 years after they first invaded. We achieved this with strong international support from many countries that are now our Allies in NATO.

Happy Independence Day, Ukraine! 🇺🇦 Today we celebrate 35 years of your restored independence. Estonia stands with you every day. This year, Estonia’s military support will reach at least 0.28% of GDP. We urge all Allies to keep up the support.

35 years ago, on August 20, Estonia restored its independence. 🇪🇪 We survived almost five decades of Soviet occupation. Today, we stand proud and free, side by side with our Allies, defending freedom in NATO and across Europe. And we will continue to support Ukraine in its fight for freedom.

A landmark 🇬🇧–🇪🇪 Defence Roadmap will increase the UK deployment to Estonia around 1,200 troops equipped with advanced weapons and drones, pre-position equipment for rapid reinforcement, and deepen defence industry cooperation. kaitseministeerium.ee/en/news/unit...

Parts of the former Soviet Union are only now starting to critically engage with their own history. They only now realise that almost everything they learned about the history of their own peoples was part of imperial construction and agenda. @laurimalksoo.bsky.social on russia’s imperial worldview.

Dear Allies, join the 5% club. Estonia and Lithuania are already there. The momentum is growing: European Allies and Canada increased defence spending by $139 billion in 2025. DefMins Hanno Pevkur 🇪🇪 and Robertas Kaunas 🇱🇹 have a simple message: join us. #WeAreNATO #AnkaraSummit

Estonia 🇪🇪 and Ukraine 🇺🇦 just signed a drone deal at #AnkaraSummit It means sharing knowledge, advancing technology and strengthening cooperation with Ukraine’s world-class defence innovators. Together, we will strengthen our defence industries and capabilities. #WeAreNATO

Ankara Summit is about delivering. Estonia is investing more than 5% of GDP into core defence. In 2025 alone, European Allies and Canada increased their defence investment by nearly 20% ℹ️About the upcoming summit → www.nato.int/en/news-and-...

A new chapter in Estonia’s air defence. 🇪🇪 IRIS-T SLM brings medium-range air defence to Estonia for the first time, strengthening our ability to counter air threats. A ceremonial handover of IRIS-T SLM systems from 🇩🇪 Germany’s Diehl Defence took place today.

The Estonian 🇪🇪will to defend remains strong. ▪️81% of residents support armed resistance if attacked. ▪️62% are ready to participate in defence activities ▪️Over two-thirds back defence spending of 5% of GDP or more. Learn more: kaitseministeerium.ee/en/news/majori…

1 German-Netherlands Corps will assume NATO’s primary responsibility for the defence posture of 🇪🇪Estonia and 🇱🇻Latvia later this year. This means more allied presence, more joint training and stronger deterrence on NATO’s eastern flank. Thank you 🇩🇪🇳🇱 #WeAreNATO

🇪🇪 Estonia turning 108 this month with Major investments strengthening Estonia’s defence: ✔️ Early warning and radar coverage ✔️ Multi-layer air defence ✔️ Advanced drone capability ✔️ Long-range precision fire ✔️ Coastal and naval protection ✔️ Strong ammunition reserves 💙🖤🤍 Estonia stands strong.

Government approval is in: Estonia is investing over 5️⃣% of GDP in defence — a historic commitment to protect our people and strengthen NATO.💪