Estonian Defence Forces

Estonian Defence Forces

The Estonian Defence Forces is structured according to the principle of a reserve force which means that the main part of the defence forces of the state are units in the reserve. More than 4000 persons are in permanent readiness which in turn is part of EDF’s rapid response readiness (ca 29 000 persons altogether). In total, Estonian Defence Forces comprises of about 230 000 persons who are enrolled in mobilisation register.

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Land Forces

Land Forces

The Estonian Land Forces are the main arm of the Defence Forces.

Development priorities for the Land Forces are the capability to participate in missions outside the national territory and the capability to perform operations to protect the territory of Estonia, also in co-operation with the Allies.

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Navy

Navy

Estonian Navy’s duty is to protect the territorial waters of Estonia. In case of crisis, Navy defends harbour areas, sea lines of communication and by-sea approaches to the coastline. Co-operation with allied units will be done if deemed to be necessary.

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Air Force

Air Force
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Commander

In peacetime the Estonian Defence Forces and the national defence organisations are led by the Chief of the Defence, in wartime by the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces.

The Chief of the Defence and the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces are appointed and released from office by the Parliament on the proposal of the President of the Republic.

Lieutenant General Martin Herem
Chief of the Estonian Defence Forces
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As of December 5, 2018 Estonian Defence Forces and national defence organisations are led by the Chief of the Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Martin Herem.

Major General Veiko-Vello Palm
Deputy Chief of Defence
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Major General Veiko-Vello Palm is the Deputy Chief of the Estonian Defence Forces as of 19 June 2021. In the years 2018-2021 he was the Chief of Staff of the Headquarters of the Estonian Defence Forces.

Sergeant Major Enn Adoson
Command Sergeant Major of the Estonian Defence Forces
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Last updated: 14. June 2022, 12:29