The Estonian military department and the Israeli company Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have signed a contract for the supply of attack aircraft for the Estonian army. It has been reported DEA News With reference to the press service of the Estonian Ministry of Defense.
Highlighted in Tallinn, this acquisition is one of the most expensive defense purchases in Estonia and costs more than 100 million euros.
At the end of the contract, a mock-up of the Mini Harop shock plane was shown. Boaz Levy, head of IAI, described it as a representative of a new generation of drones equipped with a high-quality electronic-optical guidance system in day and night conditions. Levy also noted that Estonia is IAI’s strategic partner and that the contract reflects the “growing trust” between the Israeli company and the official Tallinn.
Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur said that before the delivery of Israeli drones, the Estonian army will be trained both in Estonia and possibly in Israel. The first shipment of attack drones will arrive from Israel to Estonia in 2024.
It was previously reported that the State Defense Investment Center affiliated to the Estonian Ministry of Defense (RKIK) was established. signed A contract with the Finnish company Sako for the supply of sniper rifles for 40 million euros.