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The aircraft had no flight plan and no two-way radio contact with Estonian air traffic services. @MFAestonia summoned the Chargé d’Affaires of the Russian Embassy in 🇪🇪 and issued a diplomatic note. This was the first violation of 🇪🇪 airspace by a Russian aircraft this year. 2/3

On Wednesday, 18 March, a Russian SU-30 fighter jet entered 🇪🇪 airspace near Vaindloo Island without permission, remaining for approximately one minute. NATO Baltic Air Policing aircraft, operated by the 🇮🇹 Air Force, conducted an identification flight in response. 1/3

Joint cooperation exercise between the Military Police and Prison Service K9 units at the Tallinn Prison. 📸 Sgt. 1st Class Ardi Hallismaa

12 years ago today, russia annexed Crimea. We haven't forgotten and we will never forget. Crimea is Ukraine. russia's aggression against Ukraine continues and remains unacceptable. We stand with Ukraine until victory. 🇪🇪🇺🇦

The Drone and Combat Engineer Platoons of the Viru Infantry Battalion conducted drone-delivered munitions training and demolition exercises in Sirgala. 📷 Cpt. Ott Aro #Kaitsevägi #EDF #Estonia #Military #StrongerTogether #NATO #WeAreNato

🇪🇪 Look up this week ✈️ NATO Air Policing crews are carrying out routine training flights over Estonia from 16–22 March.#WeAreNATO

UNIMOG 🗿 Pvt. Rico Kiiker #Unimog #Kaitsevägi #EDF

Scouts Battalion's live-fire training camp at the Central Training Area of the Defence Forces. 📷 Cpl. Elizabeth Lindjärv #Kaitsevägi #EDF #Estonia #Military #StrongerTogether #NATO #WeAreNato

-20°C. Half a meter of snow. 30 km on skis. ⛷️ 🇪🇪 & 🇫🇮 SOF push through a demanding winter warfare test in Northern Finland: long-distance skiing, reconnaissance tasks, and an assault on an objective. In the High North, NATO SOF train in extreme cold to stay ready to operate and defend in any conditions. NATO SOF readiness has no off-season. 🤝 📸 @UtinJR & Estonian Special Forces @Kaitsevagi @estNATO @FinlandatNATO

Today, Estonia's president @AlarKaris visited the 1st Infantry Brigade at the Jõhvi military base, where he met with service members and received an overview of the base’s infrastructure. 📷 vbl/Sgt. 1st Class Ardi Hallismaa #Kaitsevägi #Estonia #EDF #Military #StrongerTogether

🇪🇪✈️This week in Estonian skies you may see or hear NATO aircraft. Routine training flights help keep our skies safe. #AlliedStrong

Exercise Digital Shield 2.0 brought together units of the Estonian Defence Forces, the United States Army, and other allied forces to practise repelling unmanned aerial vehicles. 📷 Pfc. Gabriel Martinez, Pvt. Joonatan Jõgiaas @USArmyEURAF #EDF #WeAreNato #StrongerTogether

@Forsvarsmakten @NATO @JFCNorfolk Great to have our Nordic neighbours in the Alliance. 🇪🇪🤝🇸🇪 We are stronger than ever together in NATO. #WeAreNATO

Two years ago today, Sweden joined @NATO Since then, we have trained together, strengthened our joint capabilities, and worked side by side to safeguard Allied territory. In the air, on land, and at sea — Sweden stands firmly committed to the Alliance and our shared security.

Happy International Women's Day from the Estonian Defence Forces! 💐 #kaitsevägi #naistepäev #naisedriigikaitses #EDF #WomensDay #womenindefence

Interview with the Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone. 🎥 Pvt. Märten Emil Arro #Estoniandefenceforces #NATO #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether

Estonia has hosted a NATO battlegroup for more than eight years. What do Estonians think about it?

Today, Prime Minister @KristenMichalPM visited the 1st Infantry Brigade at camp Tapa. The 1st Brigade is the cornerstone of Estonia’s defence, as the majority of conscripts and war time units are trained there. #Estonia #Kaitsevägi #EDF

Side by side in the trenches. 🇫🇷🇪🇪 #Strongertogether, ready for tomorrow’s challenges.