Published February 18,2023
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Estonia is about to order a “significant quantity” of so-called loitering munitions, to be delivered in 2024 to extend the gap of its assaults, defence ministry mentioned on Saturday.
The NATO and European Union member mentioned on Feb. 8 it believed Russia nonetheless had the power to exert “credible military pressure” on the Baltic area, the place the safety threat has risen for the medium and long-term.
The loitering munitions, additionally referred to as “kamikaze drones”, cruise in direction of their goal earlier than plummeting at velocity and detonating on influence.
The buy of an unspecified quantity, set to be one of many largest in Estonia’s historical past, is predicted to be concluded this quarter.
It is being made “in order to significantly increase (Estonian) indirect fire capability as a consequence of Russian aggression“, the defence ministry mentioned.
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reiterated on Thursday the United States was able to defend the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania if required, and can preserve its army presence within the area.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
