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Estonia to Choose €1 Billion Missile Defense System by 2026

1/28/2026

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The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) plans to select a supplier for a missile defense system by March 2026.
The project has a budget of up to €1 billion as part of a broader Baltic States effort to boost air defense.
Potential systems under consideration include Patriot, SAMP/T NG, and David’s Sling.
The NASAMS air defense system is part of the modernization.

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Story summary

The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) plans to select a supplier for a missile defense system by March 2026.
The project has a budget of up to €1 billion as part of a broader Baltic States effort to boost air defense.
Potential systems under consideration include Patriot, SAMP/T NG, and David’s Sling.
The NASAMS air defense system is part of the modernization.