Estonia buys loitering munition systems from IAI

Estonia buys loitering munition systems from IAI
# 03 May 2023 05:09 (UTC +04:00)

The Republic of Estonia has signed an agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to procure advanced long-range loitering munitions, making it the one of the most expensive defense procurement Estonia has ever made, APA reports.

It is emphasized in Tallinn that the value of the contract exceeds 100 million euros.

IAI is making a variety of loitering weapon systems.

Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur said that before the Israeli drones are delivered, the Estonian military will undergo training both in Estonia and possibly in Israel. The first batch of attack drones will arrive in Estonia in 2024.

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