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Russia's Military Expansion Spurs Estonia's Drone Defense Boost

2/12/2026

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Estonian analysts report Russia is not expected to attack NATO members in the next two years, due to stronger European defenses.
The analysts warn Russia is rapidly expanding its military capabilities, especially in drone warfare and ammunition production, seventeen-fold since 2021.
Estonia is strengthening its unmanned systems with an €11.4 million loan for a new drone technology unit, to bolster defense against unmanned threats across all military domains.

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Estonian analysts report Russia is not expected to attack NATO members in the next two years, due to stronger European defenses.
The analysts warn Russia is rapidly expanding its military capabilities, especially in drone warfare and ammunition production, seventeen-fold since 2021.
Estonia is strengthening its unmanned systems with an €11.4 million loan for a new drone technology unit, to bolster defense against unmanned threats across all military domains.