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

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

The main task of the Estonian Air Force is to monitor the airspace and to provide support to the allied forces as a host country in the event of their arrival. The Air Force controls the country’s airspace and ensures air defense of strategic objects

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Headquarters and Signal Battalion

Headquarters and Signal Battalion was founded on 21 November 1918 and re-established on 29 October 1993.

The task of the Command and the Signal Battalion is to ensure communication between the different units of the Estonian Defence Forces and to train reserve signal officers.

The battalion must also ensure the strategic signalling and information technology support for the Defence Forces and realise development projects in the area of defence, information technology and electronic warfare.

Contacts

Headquarters and Signal Battalion
76102 Ämari
Lääne-Harju County
Estonia
+372 719 1999
sidepataljon@mil.ee

Press and Media contact

Olev Aarma

Strategic Communications Advisor of the Estonian Division

People

Lieutenant Colonel Veiko Raaper

Commander of the Headquarters and Signal Battalion

Sergeant Major Jevgeni Kuznetsov

Command Sergeant Major of the Headquarters and Signal Battalion

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Last updated: 26. June 2024, 11:16