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Estonian president to tech sector: Adaptation to era of AI is crucial

  • 2025-03-21
  • BNS/TBT Staff

TALLINN - In his speech at the 25th anniversary celebration of the Estonian Association of Information Technology and Telecommunications (ITL) on Thursday evening, Estonian President Alar Karis called on the technology sector to actively participate in adapting to the challeng...

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Estonia Acquires Its First Tracked Manoeuvre Live Fire Battle Runs

Yesterday, the Tracked Manoeuvre Live Fire Battle Runs was inaugurated at the Defence Forces’ central training area with live-fire exercises by the Scouts Battalion. This range allows infantry to conduct training in all directions, including live-fire exercises with tanks and other weapons....

The Estonian Defense Forces and the Rescue Board Receive New Armored Vehicles

The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments has handed over nearly fifty newly acquired wheeled armored vehicles from Turkey to the 2nd Infantry Brigade. Most of these are 6x6 ARMA armored vehicles used by infantry units, but the Defense Forces have also received 4x4 NMS armored vehicles, which w...

Estonia Acquires Its First Tracked Manoeuvre Live Fire Battle Runs

Yesterday, the Tracked Manoeuvre Live Fire Battle Runs was inaugurated at the Defence Forces&rsqu...

The Estonian Defense Forces and the Rescue Board Receive New Armored Vehicles

The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments has handed over nearly fifty newly acquired wheeled a...

Half of Rail Baltica mainline in Estonia now covered by construction contracts

The construction of Rail Baltica in Estonia has reached a significant milestone – construct...

Bolstering European defence capabilities will create new business opportunities for start-ups

A panel organised by Startup Estonia and Invest Estonia at the recent Techarena conference in Sto...

EU ramps up sanctions against Russia, Belarus

TALLINN - The European Union on Monday adopted a new package of sanctions, ramping up restrictive...

Vegvisir Enhances Fleet Management by Replacing Bulky Command Post Screens with a VR-based Solution

Vegvisir unveiled its new Vegvisir Virtual Command Station, an innovative fleet ma...

Estonian interior minister: Lowering VAT on food would boost economy

TALLINN - Lauri Läänemets, Estonia's interior minister and leader of the Social Dem...

Three New Barracks Opened at Ämari Air Base

Today, three new barracks were opened at Ämari Air Base. In addition to accommodation for co...

Estonia is to host a defence industry themed event Estonian Defence Week

Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association (EKTL) in cooperation with the Ministry of De...

New Milestone for e-Residency with Record Number of Companies Founded in 2024

In 2024, E-residents founded a record-breaking 4,818 new Estonian companies, highlighting the gro...

We need America and America needs us: Kaja Kallas

BRUSSELS – The EU's top diplomat warned Monday there are "no winners in trade...

International School of Tallinn opens doors in newly completed Education Quarter in Ülemiste City

Wednesday saw the opening of a school and community building in the newly completed Educational Q...

The Estonian Defence Forces Receive the First Batch of CAESAR Self-Propelled Howitzers

The Estonian Defence Forces have received the first batch of CAESAR MK1 155 mm caliber self-prope...

Six Brand-New HIMARS Rocket Launchers Are Soon on Their Way to Estonia

The U.S. defense contractor Lockheed Martin handed over six newly manufactured HIMARS multiple la...

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