Key Takeaways

  • Estonia plans to buy six additional M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) from the US.
  • Delivery delays have not deterred Estonia’s interest in acquiring more HIMARS.
  • The country has €2.8 billion allocated for its four-year defense investment plan.
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Strategic Implications

Estonia’s decision to proceed with a second HIMARS buy may indicate a need for additional air defense capabilities amid ongoing tensions with Russia. The country’s focus on deep strike systems suggests it is seeking to enhance its strategic reach, which could have implications for regional security.