News
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Estonian and Allied forces cross the Väike-Emajõgi river using a combat support ferry
Today during the Spring Storm exercise, French allied units installed a combat support ferry at Pikasilla on the Väike-Emajõgi River, which supported the 2nd Infantry Brigade's engineer battalion and Danish recon units during a tactical crossing manoeuvre.
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Estonian and U.S. reserve forces participate in Spring Storm shooting drills
Today, the 2nd Kuperjanov Infantry Battalion's reservists who were formed on May 8th began refresher training at the Nursipalu training area, participating in the exercise Spring Storm.
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Navy begins its participation in Spring Storm with live-fire gunnery drills
On Wednesday, May 8, four Estonian Navy warships participating in the Spring Storm exercise conducted combined live-fire gunnery drills targeting surface targets near Osmussaar Island.
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Military convoy movements may disrupt traffic
Due to the Spring Storm exercise, there may be an increased number of military convoys and heavy equipment on the roads.
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Reservists from the 2nd Infantry Brigade’s Engineer Battalion prepare for Spring Storm
Today, reservists from the 27th Engineer Battalion of the 2nd Infantry Brigade practiced demining, detonating explosives, and conducted shooting drills at the Väluste shooting range in order to prepare for the next phases of the exercise.
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Reservists were issued new combat gear in Tartu
The formation of the 2nd Infantry Brigade's reserve units continued today at the Raadi base in Tartu, as part of the Spring Storm 2024 exercise, with reservists receiving new combat gear.
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“Ole valmis!” app launches a feature allowing the public to report air sightings
This year, the Spring Storm exercise will for the first time involve the public in air threat notifications through the mobile app "Ole valmis!" ("Be Prepared!").
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Military Academy cadets are preparing for exercise Spring Storm
Today, cadets from the Estonian Military Academy made their final preparations for the exercise Spring Storm at the Nursipalu training area, focusing on live-fire urban combat and clearing buildings of adversaries.
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Reservists arrive for Spring Storm exercise
On May 6th, hundreds of reservists gathered in Raadi, Tartu, where units of the 2nd Infantry Brigade participating in the Spring Storm exercise were formed.
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Allies practice airborne operations during Spring Storm
As part of the Spring Storm exercise, from May 6-11 allies will conduct airborne operations to practice defending Estonia during the Swift Response exercise. The exercise mainly takes place in Central and Western Estonia, involving units from the Defence Forces, the Defence League, and allied units.