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Back to homepageUK military convoy arrives in Tapa with first part of reinforcements for the NATO Battlegroup
NordenBladet — After a few days journey from the Sennelager exercise area in northern Germany, a military convoy with six Challenger Main battle tanks and other armoured vehicles from the UK military’s Royal Welsh Regiment arrived in Tapa today, marking
Read MoreUnites States Air Force F-35 aircraft landed in Estonia
NordenBladet — F-35 fighter jets, sent to the Baltic region by the U.S. Government in response to Russian Federation’s aggression towards Ukraine, arrived at Ämari air base, Estonia. “This morning’s large-scale attack towards Ukraine by the armed forces of Russian
Read MoreEstonia donated missiles of anti-tank weapon system Javelin to Ukraine
NordenBladet — Missiles of anti-tank weapon system Javelin, donated by the Estonian Defence Forces, arrived in Ukraine today. „This is a small step by Estonia in support of Ukraine, but it is a real and tangible contribution to defence against
Read MoreEstonian Defence Forces’ new task force Wisent 3 started operating in Poland
NordenBladet — Today, a new Estonian task force Wisent 3, which was sent to Poland to support the country in repelling a hybrid attack from Belarus, started its operations. Main body of task force Wisent 3 is formed of members
Read MoreThe Chief of the General Staff of the Slovenian Armed Forces visited Estonia for the first time
NordenBladet — This week, the Chief of the General Staff of the Slovenian Armed Forces, Major General Robert Glavaš, visited Estonia for the first time, where he met with the Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Martin Herem.
Read MoreNATO Battlegroup to take part in annual Winter Camp exercise
NordenBladet — Close to 1400 soldiers will take part in the annual Winter Camp exercise on the Central Training Area near Tapa, testing their infantry and armour capabilities against the harsh winter conditions in Estonia. Demonstrating winter interoperability under the
Read MoreSix US fighter jets arrived in Estonia for training
NordenBladet — Today, six F-15E Strike Eagle fighters from the United States Air Force arrived at Ämari Air Base as part of the Astute Protector exercise. The main goal of the fighters in Estonia is to support the Baltic Air
Read MoreThe Commander of the Finnish Defence Forces visited Estonia
NordenBladet — The Commander of the Finnish Defence Forces, General Timo Kivinen, visited Estonia on 18 January 2022. The visit was be hosted by Estonia’s Chief of Defence, Lieutenant General Martin Herem. During his visit, General Kivinen discussed the international
Read MoreEstonian Navy Officer took command of Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One
NordenBladet — Today at the ceremony held in Tallinn, Estonian Navy Officer Commander Ott Laanemets was assigned as the new commander of the NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One and took over the responsibilities from Polish Navy Officer Commander Michal Dziugan.
Read MoreEstonian troops participating Operation Barkhane received French deployment medals
NordenBladet — Members of Estonian contingent BKN-10 that has served in Mali for the past four months were awarded French deployment medals at a ceremony held in Gao, Mali yesterday. Additionally the outgoing Senior National Representative (SNR) Major Rauno Viitmann
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