Rubriik: Leaders

Baltic Defence Weekly – Issue 51 (6–12 October 2025): Tallinn Hosts Global AI Summit, Estonia Launches Force Transformation Command

This week’s issue spotlights the Tallinn Digital Summit, where world leaders and tech executives—from Meta to NVIDIA—discussed AI, cybersecurity, and digital resilience. Ukraine’s Deputy Defence Minister urged nations to focus on cooperation and ready-made solutions, while France’s AI Defence Agency emphasized the urgency of building a true European tech culture.…

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.…

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…