DefenceTalkEstonia on Wednesday accused Russia of engaging in escalatory actions ahead of next week’s NATO summit, including alleged missile simulations and airspace violations. It also referenced Russia’s threat this week against Estonia’s fellow Baltic state Lithuania over its restriction of rail traffic to Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave. “Currently, there is no immediate military threat against Estonia. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/estonia-accuses-russia-of-escalatory-actions-79008/

DefenceTalkSpain’s defence ministry said Tuesday it has opened an investigation after one of its Eurofighter jets accidentally fired a missile in the skies over Estonia during a routine training mission. “A Spanish Eurofighter based in Lithuania accidentally fired a missile without causing any harm,” the ministry said in a statement, adding that the incident happened […]https://www.defencetalk.com/spanish-jet-accidentally-fires-missile-above-estonia-71772/

DefenceTalkTwo of the US Air Force’s most advanced warplanes, F-35 stealth fighters, landed for the first time in Estonia on Tuesday for exercises in the small NATO state amid tensions with neighbouring Russia. The move was seen by Estonian defence officials as a gesture underscoring Washington’s commitment to its NATO partners. Rhetoric by US President […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-sends-stealth-fighters-to-russias-backyard-for-nato-drills-69828/

DefenceTalkBritish army equipment including tanks and self-propelled guns on Wednesday arrived by boat in Estonia, part of a NATO move to reinforce its eastern flank to deter a militarily resurgent Russia, according to Estonia’s defence forces. The 130 units of equipment arrived at the Paldiski seaport in northern Estonia but will be transferred to the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/british-tanks-join-nato-battle-group-in-estonia-69567/

DefenceTalkA fleet of M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicles and M1A2 Abrams tanks belonging to 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, arrived in Tapa, Estonia, Feb. 6, 2017. Soldiers assigned to Company C, 1-68 AR, gathered at the railhead to unload equipment as it arrived from Poland following initial reception and forward […]https://www.defencetalk.com/1-68-armor-regiment-brings-armor-to-estonia-69063/

DefenceTalkEstonia has said that it will join Finland to purchase heavy artillery from South Korea. Finland is expected to spend at least 100 million euros in the joint deal. Finnish Defence Forces have been working on a major procurement deal involving self-propelled howitzer artillery for some years now. The military wants to replace currently-used Soviet-built […]https://www.defencetalk.com/estonia-to-team-up-with-finland-for-joint-arms-deal-69060/

DefenceTalkMichigan National Guard attack aircraft practiced landing on and taking off from the Jägala-Käravete Highway, a portion of the longer road known as Piibe Highway, in Northern Estonia on Monday. The maneuvers were conducted as a part of international military operation Saber Strike wherein pilots practiced operating in a region with few actual airstrips and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/a-10-warthogs-practice-landing-on-estonian-highway-67709/

DefenceTalkU.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Tuesday the U.S. will pre-position about 250 tanks, Bradley infantry fighting vehicles and self-propelled howitzers in eastern and central Europe in a move meant to reassure NATO allies unnerved by threats seen from Russia and terrorist groups. Carter, during a trip to Tallinn, said the Baltic states – Estonia, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-to-position-tanks-arms-in-7-european-nations-64661/

DefenceTalkUp to 2,000 Russian soldiers took part in drills in the country’s west on Wednesday as Moscow conducted an inspection of its paratrooper units in the latest show of strength likely to alarm its neighbors. Some 500 units of equipment were also to be included in drills in the western Pskov region which borders EU […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russian-paratroopers-in-drills-on-border-with-estonia-latvia-63305/

DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Estonia for Javelin missiles and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $55 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on October 6, 2014. The Government of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-plans-javelin-missile-sale-to-estonia-60715/