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The 1st Infantry Brigade of the Estonian Defence Forces achieved combat readiness at the Hedgehog 2025 Exercise
The 1st Infantry Brigade of the Estonian Defence Forces, participating in the Hedgehog 2025 exercise, today confirmed achieving combat readiness in the exercise framework, having formed its reservists and provided military skills refreshment training to its sub-units in the previous days, and is now ready to carry out combat tasks.
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Allies Hone Interoperability in Southern Estonia
As part of the Exercise Hedgehog 25, units from the United Kingdom and France are training together at the Nursipalu training area to enhance their cooperation and align support unit operations on the battlefield.
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Public warning system EE-ALARM to be launched nationwide on May 14 during exercise „Siil“
On Wednesday, May 14 at 15:00, the comprehensive public warning system EE-ALARM will be activated nationwide for the first time as part of the Estonian Defence Forces' large-scale exercise „Siil“.
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The Largest Estonian Military Exercise in 2025 Begins Today
Today, on 5 May, the Estonian Defense Forces launch Exercise Hedgehog 25, the largest international military exercise in Estonia this year, where more than 16,000 Estonian and allied troops are expected to participate.
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NATO Exercise Was Held in Estonian Airspace
On Thursday, March 6, NATO exercise Viking Nebula was conducted in Estonian airspace, demonstrating the Allied operational readiness to identify locations of targets, and responding to threats with both air and ground systems.
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The Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35 Fighter Jets Practice Drone Defense on the Coast of Rutja
On Tuesday, March 4th, the Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35 fighter jets participating in the Baltic Air Policing mission in Estonia practiced shooting down training drones off the coast of Rutja.
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Commander of Defence speech for Estonia’s 107th Independence Day
Honoured President of the Republic of Estonia, esteemed compatriots, and dear people of Estonia!
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U.S. 5-7 CAV Arrived to Estonian Defence Forces Reedo Camp
Yesterday, February 10, the 7th Cavalry Regiments 5th Squadron of U.S. Armed Forces (5-7 CAV) took over the rotations duty from 30th Infantry Regiments 2nd Battalion in Camp Reedo, South Estonia.
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Estonian and Finnish Naval Forces Exchanged Experiences
A bilateral training event between Estonian and Finnish navy was conducted last week in Tallinn, Estonia, with the focus on allied interoperability, cooperation and information sharing.
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End of Exercise Pikne and Snap Exercise Okas 24-2
Today, December 15, the multinational military exercise Pikne and snap exercise Okas 24-2, conduced from December 2 to 15, 2024, were announced completed. The exercise, involving nearly 2,000 Estonian and Allied troops, was conducted in the northern and north-eastern Estonia, as well as on the Gulf of Finland.