Rubriik: Highlights

Baltic Defence Weekly – Issue 50 (29 September – 5 October 2025): Drone Wall, Japan’s THeMIS Trials, and Estonia’s Expanding Missile Cap

This issue highlights Europe’s growing push to build a Drone Wall against Russian hybrid threats, with DefSecIntel and Origin Robotics teaming up to deliver integrated counter-drone systems. Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force begins testing Estonia’s Milrem Robotics THeMIS UGV, while Milrem prepares to deliver over 150 units to Ukraine. The U.S.…
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Baltic Defence Weekly – Issue 47 (8–14 September 2025): NATO Drone Response, €14.7B EU Defence Loans, and Nordic Industry Alliance

This issue covers NATO’s launch of Eastern Sentry after Russian drones violated Polish airspace, alongside Baltic calls to replace NATO’s air policing with a true air defence mission. The European Commission has allocated €14.7 billion in SAFE defence loans to the Baltic states, while Baltic parliaments urge the U.S. Congress…
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Baltic Defence Weekly – Issue 42 (4–10 August 2025): Baltic States Boost Defence with Major Deals, Drone Alerts, and Strategic Partnerships

This week’s edition covers the Baltic region’s most significant defence developments, from multi-billion-euro rearmament loans to Embraer’s aerospace partnerships in Lithuania. We report on escalating Russian drone incursions testing NATO’s resolve, Lithuania’s push for anti-drone systems, and new ammunition production agreements with Northrop Grumman and Nammo. Plus, insights into Milrem…
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Baltic Defence Innovation Surges: Six Regional Drone Firms Ranked Among Global Top 100

The Baltic region cements its status as a rising force in global defence innovation, with six drone manufacturers from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania ranked among the world’s top 100 by The Defense Post. This recognition reflects the region’s rapid advancements in autonomous systems and battlefield-ready solutions. From Estonia’s Threod Systems…
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Strategic Shifts & New Investments (7–13 July 2025)

This week’s Baltic Defence Weekly highlights major developments in the region’s security posture. From Lithuania’s expanded drone procurement and Estonia’s growing focus on dual-use energy infrastructure, to NATO’s enhanced exercises and the latest public–private cooperation initiatives — this edition reflects a sharp strategic pivot in regional readiness. Stay informed on…
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