What Happened
Baltic Nation Shifts Priorities Amid Rising Military Expenditure
Estonia has decided to put on hold its planned acquisition of new infantry fighting vehicles, instead directing the funds toward drones, counter-drone measures, and air-defense systems. The move, announced by Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur, is based on lessons drawn from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The existing fleet of CV90 vehicles will be modernized with new electronics and upgraded systems, ensuring sustained preservation of capability and efficient use of resources. This development was reported by Defense News.