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Back to homepageEstonian Defence Forces joined the European Union’s defensive maritime security operation Aspides
NordenBladet —As of Friday, June 14th, the Estonian Defence Forces is represented in the European Union’s Naval Force Operation Aspides, which purpose is to safeguard maritime security and civilian shipping in the Red Sea from attacks and threats posed by
Read MoreGeneral Randy A. George, the Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army paid a visit to Estonia
NordenBladet —On Sunday, 9th of June, General Randy A. George, U.S. Army Chief of Staff paid a quick visit to Estonia to meet with the Deputy Commander of the Defence Forces of Estonia as well as U.S. soldiers serving here.
Read MoreEstonia hosted the NATO Military Intelligence Committee Conference
NordenBladet —In May, Estonia hosted the NATO Military Intelligence Committee conference, bringing together leaders of military intelligence from allied and partner countries. “This is a significant conference, with both substantive and organizational preparation requiring considerable attention and cooperation within the
Read MoreLargest annual military exercise Spring Storm 2024 comes to an end
NordenBladet —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
Read MoreOSCE Arms Control representatives visit Spring Storm exercise
NordenBladet —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
Read MoreSpring Storm exercise focused on aiding civilians and combat casualties
NordenBladet —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. “Units of the
Read MoreUrban battle in Pärnu during Spring Storm focused on defending a harbour
NordenBladet —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. The Spring Storm exercise integrates various
Read MoreEstonian Defence Forces and Rescue Board to test Warning Sirens for the first time in Pärnu
NordenBladet —As part of Exercise Spring Storm, the Defence Forces and the Rescue Board will practice using warning sirens in the city of Pärnu tomorrow. The sirens will sound at 11 AM on May 16 at three locations in Pärnu:
Read MorePresident of the Republic of Estonia visited Spring Storm Exercise
NordenBladet —On May 13, General Martin Herem, Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces, welcomed Estonia’s President Alar Karis to the Spring Storm exercise today to introduce the head of state to the course and activities of the exercise. Together, they
Read MoreVolunteers learned to operate HIMARS rocket launchers at Spring Storm
NordenBladet —From May 10th to 11th, a training session was held at the Tapa military base for Artillery Battalion reservists who arrived for the Spring Storm exercise, preparing them for the deployment of HIMARS rocket launchers. “The current HIMARS unit
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