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Estonia hosted the NATO Military Intelligence Committee Conference
In May, Estonia hosted the NATO Military Intelligence Committee conference, bringing together leaders of military intelligence from allied and partner countries.
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Largest annual military exercise Spring Storm 2024 comes to an end
Today marked the end of the Estonian Defence Forces' largest annual exercise, Spring Storm, which took place from May 6 to 17. Nearly 14,000 conscripts, reservists, active-duty personnel, members of the Estonian Defence League, and allied soldiers participated in the exercise.
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OSCE Arms Control representatives visit Spring Storm exercise
May 17 marks the end of the international arms control visit in Estonia, which runs from May 12 to 17. During this period, 39 observers from 22 countries, representing the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), will visit military units and equipment, and observe the Spring Storm exercise.
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Spring Storm exercise focused on aiding civilians and combat casualties
Yesterday, during the Spring Storm exercise, a medical drill was held in Tali, Pärnu County, where the functioning of the medical chain in emergency conditions was practiced, drawing on lessons learned from the war in Ukraine.
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Urban battle in Pärnu during Spring Storm focused on defending a harbour
Today, May 15, an urban battle exercise took place in Pärnu, where reservists and members of the Estonian Defence League participating in Spring Storm practiced defending the harbour area together with the allies.
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Estonian Defence Forces and Rescue Board to test Warning Sirens for the first time in Pärnu
As part of Exercise Spring Storm, the Defence Forces and the Rescue Board will practice using warning sirens in the city of Pärnu tomorrow.
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Spring Storm Civil-Military Cooperation projects support the local community
During exercise Spring Storm, the 2nd Infantry Brigade's Engineer Battalion has renovated six key objects in Western Estonia, planned on recommendations and cooperation with local municipalities.
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Multiple Brigades and Allies participate in Spring Storm battles in Mulgimaa
On May 13-14, Spring Storm training battles took place near Abja-Paluoja and Tihemetsa, involving the 1st and 2nd Infantry Brigades along with allied units from the NATO Battlegroup.
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Spring Storm gains momentum on the Islands
Exercise Spring Storm’s activities and training battles have reached the islands — on Saaremaa and Hiiumaa, local Estonian Defence League’s Territorial Defence Unit is practicing defending their homeland alongside the Estonian Defence Forces and allied units.
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Estonian Navy exercises anti-ship operations with Allies
During Exercise Spring Storm 2024, the Estonian Navy's Coastal Defence Squadron and the Polish Naval Missile Unit are jointly practicing simulated fire missions against maritime targets.