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Estonia Invests €10 Billion to Boost Military Defense

8/4/2025

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In January, Estonia bolstered its military with six CAESAr artillery trucks, part of a twelve-unit order through European defense collaboration. Just six months later, one battery was fully operational. Looking ahead, the Estonian Defense Ministry aims to strengthen its artillery and air defense, earmarking €10 billion for upgrades from 2026 to 2029, potentially adding more CAESAr units and HIMARS rocket systems.

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In January, Estonia bolstered its military with six CAESAr artillery trucks, part of a twelve-unit order through European defense collaboration. Just six months later, one battery was fully operational. Looking ahead, the Estonian Defense Ministry aims to strengthen its artillery and air defense, earmarking €10 billion for upgrades from 2026 to 2029, potentially adding more CAESAr units and HIMARS rocket systems.