Estonian state looking at private land for defensive bunker development

The Estonian Defence Forces are awaiting the arrival of good weather to begin with the works. To strengthen their defence conditions in the event of armed conflict, the Tallinn Government has ordered the construction of 600 combat shelters, bunkers that will be excavated on both state and private land. The military will select in early summer one of the two types of bunkers tested last year and will address the construction of a first point of r…

In the autumn of this year, Estonia plans to start erecting bunker fortifications on the border with the Russian Federation.

Estonian state looking at private land for defensive bunker development

This summer, the Estonian Center for Defense Investments (RKIK) will announce a tender for 600 concrete bunkers. It is not yet known which private landowners will need to be consulted regarding the installation of the bunkers on their property.

Britain’s armoured presence on the Russian border

The UK has maintained a consistent deployment of around 700 personnel in Estonia between 2021 and 2025, according to Defence Minister Luke Pollard. Responding to a written parliamentary question from Liberal Democrat MP Will Forster, Pollard outlined the UK’s ongoing role in NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) initiative. “Since 2017, the UK has been the Framework Nation to Estonia as part of the NATO construct, enhanced Forward Presence,” he…

Prince William Visits Estonia to Support Troops Countering Russian Aggression

Prince William is set to visit Estonia today to express support for the country and its troops stationed there. This two-day trip to the capital, Tallinn, is on behalf of the UK government and the Foreign Office. His visit comes at a significant time when Estonia is looking for reassurance about Britain’s commitment to its security, especially in light of ongoing tensions with Russia. Estonia shares a long border with Russia, measuring 183 miles…

Estonia plans to begin building fortifications on its border with Russia this year. These include bunkers and shelters to protect against artillery fire.