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The mission of the Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association is to create better opportunities for their member companies on the markets of goods and services for defence & security purposes.

The projects of Estonian defence industry companies received EUR 6 million from Europe

Seven projects involving the participation of Estonian defence industry companies received EUR 6 million from the European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP) to develop new technological solutions. The Estonian state is providing almost EUR 500,000 in financing for the projects.

The Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association recognized the most outstanding achievement of the year

This year, for the first time, the Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association chose the Estonian defence industry Award of the Year instead of the defence industry Company of the Year.

South Korean defence industry company Hanwha Aerospace officially joined the Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association this week

19.03.2026

Hanwha Aerospace is one of the leading defence and aerospace manufacturers, with a broad portfolio spanning artillery systems, aircraft engines, armoured vehicles, and space technology.

The Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association is growing rapidly

14.03.2026

The Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association is growing rapidly – this year alone we have already admitted 15 companies, increasing the association’s membership to 215.

Hanwha Aerospace announced today that it plans to invest approximately 100 million euros in Estonia

13.03.2026

Hanwha Aerospace announced today that it plans to invest approximately 100 million euros in Estonia to strengthen the independence and technological sovereignty of the Estonian defense industry ecosystem.

Between 19–20 February, 15 Estonian companies proudly showcased their cutting-edge products and services during NATO’s largest exercise of the year

25.02.2026

This was a valuable opportunity to demonstrate how Estonia’s defence industry delivers agile, high-tech, and combat-ready solutions that strengthen allied capabilities.

EKTL otsib kontori administraatorit

20.02.2026

See roll ei ole pelgalt kalendrite ja dokumentide haldamine. See on keskne tugifunktsioon, mis hoiab organisatsiooni toimimas ja toetab kogu sektori arengut.

Events

Estonian Defence Week

21.09.2026 – 25.09.2026 | Tallinn

MSPO, Poland

02.09.2026 – 05.09.2026 | Poland

more events

About Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association

Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association was founded in 2009 and represents leading defence and security industry companies in Estonia.

Today Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association covers almost all the defence, space and security related industries in Estonia with over 200 member companies.

The mission of the Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association is to create better opportunities for its member companies on the markets of goods and services for defence & security purposes and to contribute thereby to increase the defence & security capability and economic development of Estonia.

About Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association