Boys Are Not Shells
The Estonian Defense Forces are temporarily accepting fewer recruits this year to allow officers to share their experiences from the war in Ukraine, leaving many eager young volunteers in limbo.
The Defense Forces' Intelligence Center: The battlefield in Ukraine is more dangerous than ever before
Estonian Defense Forces' Intelligence Center reports that the battlefield in Ukraine has become unprecedentedly dangerous, primarily due to the overwhelming presence of drones.
Armed soldiers can be seen in Raadi village
The Estonian Defense Forces' Second Infantry Brigade is conducting a readiness exercise called Sentry Sentinel in the village of Raadi over the next few days.
Watch again: The Estonian Defense Forces parade at Freedom Square
The Estonian Defense Forces parade, dedicated to the 108th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia, took place on February 24 at Freedom Square, receiving President Alar Karis.
Gallery: The Estonian Defense Forces and Allies at the Parade Held in Honor of the Republic
The Estonian Defense Forces parade, in honor of the Republic's 108th anniversary, takes place at Freedom Square with President Alar Karis in attendance.
PHOTOS ⟩ Defense Forces Parade in Tallinn's Freedom Square
The Estonian Defense Forces Parade took place at Freedom Square in Tallinn, celebrating the 108th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia.
PLAN ⟩ The parade gives an opportunity to get acquainted with the military equipment of the defense forces and allies
The Estonian Defense Forces will hold a parade in Tallinn to celebrate the country's 108th anniversary, with a rehearsal taking place the evening before.
Live at 12: press conference on the developments at the front lines of the war in Ukraine
A press conference will be held at noon to discuss the state of affairs regarding Russia's aggression in Ukraine, led by Colonel Ants Kiviselg of the Defense Forces Intelligence Center.
According to teachers, language instruction in the defense forces creates several obstacles
Teachers highlight various challenges in teaching the Estonian language to conscripts in the defense forces due to their military responsibilities.
Photos: The Commander of the Defense Forces Presented a Flag to Veterans
On Wednesday, a formal ceremony took place at the Estonian War Museum where Lieutenant General Andrus Merilo presented a flag to veterans of the Defense Forces.
The Defense Forces Parade and its rehearsal direct public transport to detours
Public transport in central Tallinn will be rerouted due to the rehearsal for the Estonian National Defense Forces Parade.
Kalev Stoicescu: the language requirement does not exempt from military service
Kalev Stoicescu argues that establishing a language requirement for military service does not actually exempt individuals from serving in the Estonian Defense Forces.
WSJ: Ukrainians taught a harsh lesson to NATO countries - 'We are in trouble'
A Wall Street Journal article highlights that NATO forces were unprepared for drone warfare during last year's Hedgehog 2025 exercise in Estonia, as demonstrated by a Ukrainian unit's successful mock attack on NATO troops.
The Defense Forces ordered a study on the cooperation between Russia and China from semioticians in Tartu
The Estonian Defense Forces commissioned a three-year study from Tartu semioticians to analyze the strategic partnership between Russia and China and the role of artificial intelligence in information warfare.
The Defense Forces are looking for ways to practice urban warfare in buildings
The Estonian Defense Forces are seeking opportunities to conduct urban warfare training in public buildings to gain experience in different environments.
The Defense Forces conduct urban battles in public spaces in cooperation with the local government
The Estonian Defense Forces are exploring possibilities to conduct urban combat exercises in public buildings to gain experience in diverse environments.
Estonian intelligence agency says Russia will not attack NATO countries this year
The Estonian intelligence agency reports that Russia has no plans to attack NATO countries this year or the next, emphasizing a focus on rebuilding armed forces in response to European rearmament.
A Dark Message from the Commander of the Estonian Defense Forces: There Is No Going Back
Estonian Defense Forces Commander, Lieutenant General Andrus Merilo, warns that the security situation in the region is unlikely to improve soon and the peace prior to February 24, 2022, may never return.
Estonian defense capability strengthens this year with medium-range air defense
Estonia's defense capabilities will reach a new milestone this year with the addition of medium-range air defense, providing protection against targets flying at altitudes of up to 20 kilometers, alongside enhancements in drone capabilities and ground forces.