Estonian defense industry: Vehicles and aerial munitions in development

Published on August 23, 2024

A Milrem Modular Unmanned Ground System (MUGS) being tested by Estonian troops in Mali.

In an interview with ERR, Kalev Koidumäe, CEO of the Estonian Defense Industry Association, stated that the strength of Estonia's defense industry lies primarily in communication systems and IT solutions, which provide faster situational awareness on the battlefield. However, there are also plans to begin producing larger land vehicles and, for example, maritime drones.

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