The Estonian Defence Forces (Estonian: Eesti Kaitsevägi) is the unified military force of the Republic of Estonia. The Estonian Defence Forces consists of the Estonian Land Forces, the Estonian Navy, the Estonian Air Force, and the paramilitary Estonian Defence League.

Since July 2024, the Defence Forces is led by the Commander of the Defence Forces, Major General Andrus Merilo. The Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) is structured according to the principle of a reserve force which means that the main part of the defence forces of the state are units in the reserve.

The Estonian Land Forces are the main arm of the Defence Forces. Development priorities for the Land Forces are the capability to participate in missions outside the national territory and the capability to perform operations to protect the territory …

The Estonian Land Forces are the main arm of the Defence Forces. Development priorities for the Land Forces are the capability to participate in missions outside the national territory and the capability to perform operations to protect the territory …

2025年1月15日 · Our mission is to deter attacks against Estonia and ensure that Estonia is capable for defending itself against external threats. Today in Tokyo, Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur met the Minister of Defence of Japan Gen Nakatani to discuss bilateral defence cooperation and supporting Ukraine. park in Estonia. Success.

Estonian National Defence 2022. Estonia is developing its Defence Forces’ combat ability, firepower and preparedness with the goal of transforming the country’s military in coming years into a force that is even better able to defend Estonia in the face of current security threats.

The Defence Forces are part of an executive national authority under the Ministry of Defence. The Estonian Defence Forces are structured according to the principle of a reserve force which means that the main part of the defence forces of the state are units in the reserve.

This is a list of modern military equipment currently in service with the Estonian Defence Forces. Standard issue pistol. [1] Used by the Special Operations Forces. [2] Used by the Special Operations Forces. [3] Standard issue assault rifle, 19,000 ordered in 2019 to replace the IMI Galil and Ak 4 rifles. [6] .

2024年12月24日 · The Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) consist of the Land Forces, Navy, Air Force, and the paramilitary Defence League. As of 2021, the EDF maintains approximately 6,500 active-duty personnel, supplemented by a robust reserve force and the volunteer-based Defence League, which comprises about 10,000 members.

2025年1月8日 · Detailing the current military strength of Estonia including air force, army, navy, financials and manpower.