• June 16, 2026
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South Korean weapons giant to invest €100 million in Estonia

South Korean defense industry giant Hanwha Aerospace has announced a major direct investment package of nearly €100 million to support Estonia’s defense industry and technological independence. According to the company, [..]

Estonia to significantly increase weapons purchases from US

Estonia is planning to buying billions of dollars worth of weapons from the United States to increase long-range firepower, Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur confirmed to ERR on Thursday. Earlier [..]

Police detain man who illegally stored and sent weapons and explosives through parcel machines

In July, officers of the Riga Regional Police detained a man suspected of storing weapons and explosives at several addresses in Riga and sending them via parcel machines, the State [..]

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Latvia showcases strongest-ever presence at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris

Christoph Huber, brigadier general in the German Army and commander of Panzer Brigade 45 in Lithuania, exits a Puma infantry fighting vehicle at the start of the "Freedom Shield 2026" exercise. The large unit's first brigade combat exercise involves 2,900 soldiers from eight nations and 800 vehicles. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

German armoured brigade holds first military exercises in Lithuania

The NATO Forward Land Forces Finland has been established on June 6, 2026, in Boden, Finland. General Markus Laubenthal, SHAPE Chief of Staff, assumed Command of the Swedish Regiment in presence of the Swedish Minister of Defence Pål Jonson. The FLF Finland will be the 9th FLF in SACEURs AoR. NATO Photo by OR-7 Dennis Sattler

NATO enhances security in the Arctic and High North

Source: news.err.ee

Tallinn erects modular bomb shelter in the heart of the city

Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Ben Hodges, former Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe (2014–2017). Publicity photo

Ben Hodges: Putin’s war is exposing Russia’s biggest problem

Elron trains. Source: Ken Mürk/ERR

Elron to test drone attack response with train passengers on Wednesday

Alma Ribanovic, CEO of Iute Affinity

Iute expands its digital ecosystem with access to global medical expertise

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More than 30 Latvian companies to participate in Europe’s leading defence technology exhibition, EUROSATORY 2026

Source: nato.int

Secretary General praises Norway’s leadership in NATO and support for Ukraine

Riga. Source: Pexels.com, illustrative picture

Latvijas Banka is issuing a licence to SIA Fibonatix (LV) to operate as a payment institution

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