Hanno Pevkur

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Baltic states ramp up air, missile defences

3 min read Andris Spruds, Eastern Flank, European Defence Fund, Hanno Pevkur, Kusti Slam, Baltic countries, Defence, Estonia, EU, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, V4 & Romania

The Baltic states are stepping up their air, missile and drone defence capabilities, as Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania invest in new systems to address growing security threats in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). The acceleration of defence-related investments in the Baltic region comes amid heightened concerns about Russian military activity

'We always choose the best and fastest method for acquiring ammunition' - Estonia defends policy

2 min read Baltic countries, Defence, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, European Council, Hanno Pevkur, NATO, RKIK

Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur pushed back on Tuesday against criticism of the country’s joint ammunition procurement strategy, defending multilateral arrangements as the most efficient way to ensure quick and cost-effective delivery. Pevkur, a member of the Reform Party, rejected claims that Estonia would have received munitions faster through