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Estonia Plans to Acquire More HIMARS Amid Tensions

11/23/2025

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  • Hanno Pevkur, Estonia's Defence Minister, announced plans to purchase six additional M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) from the United States.
  • Delivery delays persist as the government remains in contact with Lockheed Martin and awaits Pentagon approval for Foreign Military Sale.
  • If approved, deliveries could begin in 2028–2029 amid Ukraine-Russia tensions.
  • Estonia signed a deal for K239 Chunmoo launchers from South Korea and plans €2.8 billion in defense spending over four years.