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Ukraine and Estonia Deepen Defense Ties With Focus on Drones and Joint Arms Production
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Ukraine and Estonia have agreed on key priorities for a mutually beneficial defense partnership during a meeting in Kyiv between Ukraine’s Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov and Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur.
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According to Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense, the talks focused on expanding cooperation in joint weapons production and strengthening defense capabilities, with particular emphasis on drone procurement and counter-drone systems.
Fedorov thanked Estonia for its consistent military support, including its commitment to allocate at least 0.25% of its GDP annually to assist Ukraine—equivalent to approximately €110 million in 2026. The Estonian contribution will primarily target drone acquisition, air defense solutions against unmanned systems, and support for both countries’ defense industries.
Additional contributions include Estonia’s participation in the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) mechanism, alongside a further $13 million in funding aimed at addressing urgent battlefield needs.
Fedorov also highlighted Estonia’s role as co-leader of the IT Coalition, which it heads jointly with Luxembourg. Estonia’s contribution to the initiative in 2026 amounts to €5.7 million, while the coalition has collectively mobilized around €1.4 billion to develop communication systems and other technological solutions supporting Ukraine’s battlefield effectiveness.
During the meeting, the two ministers signed a Letter of Intent aimed at deepening cooperation in defense manufacturing. The agreement outlines plans to expand joint production projects, facilitate technology exchange, and increase industrial capacity, with output expected to be directed primarily toward strengthening Ukraine’s Defense Forces.
The Ukrainian side noted that Estonia’s support continues to align with the evolving needs of the front line, with both countries agreeing on further steps to ensure assistance remains targeted and effective.
Earlier, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Ukraine would assist Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia in countering Russian disinformation, particularly claims that Baltic airspace is being used for Ukrainian drone operations.
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